Senior Quality Leader: ISO QMS & Continuous Improvement

Panasonic Industrial Devices Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Training and professional development

Career advancement opportunities

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Job summary

Panasonic Industrial Devices Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking a seasoned Quality Manager to own the QMS across manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement, and lead cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and a proven track record in reducing defects and improving efficiency. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of manufacturing quality leadership, strong knowledge of ISO 9001/14001/45001, and experience with Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, SPC, and CAPA programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing quality leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of QMS standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Proven CI expertise (Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, Lean, Kaizen) with measurable impact.
• Proficiency in statistical methods and tools (SPC, MSA, DOE, FMEA, RCA, 8D) and quality data analytics.
• Experience with supplier quality management, vendor qualification, and MRB processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and quality software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) across manufacturing operations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality policies, procedures, work instructions, and inspection plans.
• Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives using Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, and SPC to reduce defects and rework.
• Lead RCA and CAPA programs across manufacturing operations.
• Manage internal and supplier audits with timely closure of findings.
• Establish and track KPIs (PPM defects, first-pass yield, DPU, DPMO, complaints).
• Own non-conformance management and disposition processes.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and R&D to optimize processes for quality and manufacturability.
• Lead quality training for QA/QC staff and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure regulatory and customer compliance with industry standards.
• Maintain supplier qualification, incoming inspection, and material release processes.
• Manage inspection, testing, and metrology activities; oversee calibration programs.
• Prepare quality reports for senior management and support audits and customer visits.

Skills

Quality leadership

Data-driven decisions

Six Sigma

Lean

Kaizen

SPC

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing

Tools

QMS modules

CAPA systems

SPC software

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Panasonic Industrial Devices Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking a seasoned Quality Manager to own the QMS across manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement, and lead cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and a proven track record in reducing defects and improving efficiency. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of manufacturing quality leadership, strong knowledge of ISO 9001/14001/45001, and experience with Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, SPC, and CAPA programs.