Job Purpose
In this role, you will lead the Quality function for a high-volume manufacturing site specializing in injection molding of PP materials, operating 24/7 with approximately 220 employees. You will be responsible for securing product quality, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance in a highly demanding environment. This position is part of a global organization and operates within a matrix structure, reporting both to the Site Manager and relevant Global/Regional Quality leadership. You will lead a local quality team and work cross‑functionally with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and EHS.
Principal Accountabilities
- Leading the site’s Quality function, including quality systems, audits, laboratory operations, and customer quality management.
- Ensuring compliance with food‑contact packaging requirements (e.g., BRCGS Packaging, GMP, ISO standards, local legal requirements).
- Driving continuous improvement in quality performance, scrap reduction, and process stability across all injection‑molding operations.
- Leading internal and external audits, including customer audits and certification audits.
- Managing customer complaints, implementing root cause analysis, and ensuring effective corrective and preventive action (CAPA).
- Overseeing change control, deviation management, and product release processes.
- Monitoring and analyzing quality KPIs and reporting performance within the matrix organization.
- Coaching and developing the quality team and fostering a strong quality culture across the entire site.
- Collaborating with global and regional quality functions to implement standards, harmonize processes, and support group‑wide initiatives.
- Ensuring that all quality‑related training, documentation, and regulatory requirements are up to date and effectively implemented.
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related technical field.
Skills / Experience
- 5+ years of experience in Quality Management within manufacturing, preferably food‑contact packaging or injection‑molding/plastics processing (PP preferred).
- Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards (e.g., BRCGS Packaging, ISO 9001, HACCP, GMP).
- Proven experience leading audits and managing customer relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze process data, drive root cause analysis, and lead structured problem‑solving (e.g., 8D, PDCA, Six Sigma).
- Experience working in a matrix organization and collaborating across functions and regions.
- Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
Personality / Attributes
- Structured, analytical, and highly detail‑oriented.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence across departments.
- Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, 24/7 production environment.
Additional Requirements
- Occasional travel may be required within the group (regional or global).
- Ability to work on‑site full‑time in a manufacturing environment.