Quality Manager I

Ecolab; معهد تدريب المديرية العامة للسجون بالمنطقة الشرقية; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks a Quality Control Manager to oversee and enhance quality systems. This role requires significant experience in quality assurance and compliance, focusing on high standards of product reliability across manufacturing facilities. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, identify process risks, and lead strategic initiatives aligned with corporate objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years managing quality systems.
• Experience in implementing quality systems and leading audits.
• Proven leadership skills in training and fostering quality culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality control guidelines and testing procedures.
• Ensure product compliance with industry standards.
• Drive global quality initiatives and digital transformation.

Skills

Quality Control Management

Problem Solving

Leadership

Compliance with ISO Standards

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or Food Science

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Location:

Dammam 2nd Industrial City, Eastern Province - Saudi Arabia

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and establish quality control guidelines and testing procedures to ensure product excellence.
• Ensure raw materials and finished products comply with engineering standards, product specifications, and industry requirements.
• Continuously review, monitor, and improve quality control processes to maintain high standards of product reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as production, R&D, and engineering to implement quality solutions and drive consistency.
• Identify potential risks in the production process and develop corrective and preventive actions to mitigate quality issues.
• Drive global quality initiatives throughout IMEA region manufacturing facilities and tollers.
• Lead the digital transformation strategy of the region's quality in accordance with the global strategy.
• Define and deliver the IMEA region quality strategy and effective management system.
• Ensure quality systems are in place, actively used, and effectively monitored to facilitate compliance with Ecolab global standards, enhance quality management through continuous improvement, and foster a culture of accountability within facilities in the IMEA region.
• Investigate quality issues and failures, lead critical/major quality incident processes, and apply corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence. Provide advice on CAPA necessary at plant quality level for items not under local control. Ensure improvements to products and procedures are identified and implemented.

Education / Work Experience

• Hold a degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field with a strong chemistry foundation.
• For roles involving equipment plants, a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field is required.
• Demonstrate a minimum of 7 years of experience managing quality systems in manufacturing, Quality Control, or R&D.
• 10+ years of experience managing quality systems is required, with at least 3 years specifically in a related industry.
• Proven experience in implementing and improving quality systems, leading audits, and ensuring compliance with ISO and industry standards. Strong leadership in managing teams, providing training, and fostering a culture of quality.

Independence Level / Reports to

• Operate independently within established corporate guidelines, demonstrating strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Act as a key advisor to senior leadership on quality-related matters, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing best practices.
• Report directly to the IMEA Supply Chain Director, ensuring alignment with overall organizational quality objectives.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants, promoting principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer, and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.