Quality Manager

Overview

Aliaxis is one of the world's leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems, valves and fittings. We operate in more than 40 countries with over 15,000 people, 100 production and distribution units, and a mission to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

In Italy we are present with more than 700 people and 5 production sites. With our main local brands FIP, REDI, ASTORE, ISEA and LARETER, we make products for the building, infrastructure, industry, and agriculture sectors.

We are looking for a Quality Manager, who will be based in Aliaxis Casella (GE) and will report to the Plant Director.

This figure will be in charge of managing the quality control system and team of the site, ensuring that products are manufactured in compliance with national and international standards, current rules and customer specifications, and supporting the company in terms of cost efficiency and cost avoidance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct quality control programs designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards.
• Support and coordinate the development of the P-FMEA.
• Develop and analyze statistical data, KPIs, and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectations of finished products, cooperating with stakeholders involved in identifying and validating the methods and techniques for process and product control.
• Formulate and maintain quality control objectives and coordinate them with production procedures in cooperation with the Plant Director to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
• Manage all internal and external audits, responsible for administrative procedures requested by the quality system to obtain and periodically check and maintain Quality certifications, including procedures and compliance with ISO 9001, and manage relationships with Certification Authorities.
• Manage all Quality System documents (manuals, procedures and technical reports), organizing their review and recurring update.
• Carry out system monitoring through internal supervision audits on processes and functional areas, ensuring compliance with procedures, inspection and testing activities to maintain control over materials, facilities, and products.
• Review and investigate customer requests and claims, ensuring all requirements are met.
• Work with purchasing staff to establish quality requirements from external suppliers; possibly visiting them too.
• Design and build the quality control framework for raw material in-house production and lead the validation of new ones.

Required Qualifications And Competencies

• Technical Degree is required, with a preference for an Engineering background.
• Experience in a similar business and in a structured multinational company is preferable.
• Previous experience in a similar role in the quality control function is needed, and at least 5 years of proven experience in team management is necessary.
• Professional training in QA systems, with strong knowledge of ISO 9001, is required.
• Knowledge of quality-related KPIs and statistics and product standards is strongly recommended.
• Fluent English is a must.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office is necessary.
• Strong customer relations skills with a technical background are needed.
• Black Belt certification is considered a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy. For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.