Quality Manager (m/f/d)

Ardagh Glass Ltd.; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 102,412 - 136,550; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-tariff salary package

40-hour work week

Free on-site parking

On-site cafeteria

Company pension scheme with employer

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ardagh Metal Packaging seeks a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Team and drive continuous improvement across production. You will ensure ISO standards, manage customer complaints, and uphold product specifications to meet deadlines.

The role requires leadership, strong analytical skills, and fluency in German and English, with experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent in Engineering, Chemistry, Quality Management or related field.
• Several years in manufacturing, preferably in QA/QM in high-volume production.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate teams.
• Strong knowledge of statistical quality control.
• Hands-on experience planning and following internal and external audits.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and inspire the Quality Team, providing consistent leadership across the plant.
• Support Plant Management in achieving local objectives aligned with strategic goals.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing quality data and implementing improvement plans.
• Ensure maintenance and calibration of plant measurement and testing equipment.
• Manage customer complaints, non-conformities, and corrective actions.
• Identify and elevate quality issues related to raw materials, ODMs, and coils.
• Ensure production of plates, lithography materials, and inks per specs and deadlines.
• Implement and maintain product specifications and quality standards.
• Take ownership of management systems: ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO/TS 22002-4.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

German language

ISO quality standards

Audit planning

Data analysis

Education

University degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Quality Management

Job description

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Due to an upcoming vacancy, we are seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join our team as Quality Manager.

This is a key leadership position with responsibility for maintaining, developing, and continuously improving our quality and hygiene systems. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with ISO standards, act as the voice of the customer and oversee plate-making and lithography management activities.

If you are passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and leading high-performing teams, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business and our customers.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to integrity, ethical behavior, and professional standards.
• The ability to create a working environment that promotes accountability, trust, and continuous improvement.
• A proven focus on ensuring the effective execution of key internal controls.
• Commitment to Ardagh's Core Values, policies, and procedures.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, and inspire the Quality Team, providing consistent and exemplary leadership across the plant.
• Support the Plant Management and the entire management team in achieving local objectives aligned with the strategic goals
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analysing, interpreting, and evaluating quality data and implementing effective improvement plans.
• Ensure the maintenance, calibration, and ongoing development of plant measurement and testing equipment.
• Manage customer complaints, non-conformities, and corrective actions
• Identify, manage, and elevate quality issues related to supplied raw materials, ODMs, and coils.
• Ensure the timely and accurate production of plates, lithography materials, and ink specifications in accordance with customer requirements and agreed deadlines.
• Implement and maintain product specifications and quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Take ownership of the site's management systems, including:
• ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System
• ISO/TS 22002-4 Prerequisite Programmes
• Maintain and continuously improve quality documentation, product standards, management system requirements, and customer specifications.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant quality, food safety, hygiene, and regulatory requirements.

Your Profile

• University degree, preferably in Engineering, Chemistry, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
• Several years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within quality assurance or quality management in a high-volume production setting.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams.
• Sound knowledge and experience in the field of statistical quality control.
• Hands‑on experience in the planning, execution, and follow‑up of internal and external audits.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and a strong drive for continuous improvement.
• High level of personal motivation and commitment to achieving results.
• Focus on operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and business performance.
• Fluent in spoken and written German and English

Why Join This Role?

• Opportunity to take on a highly visible leadership position within the organization.
• Significant influence on product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.
• Close collaboration with local and international stakeholders.
• The chance to contribute directly to the continued success of the Weissenthurm plant.
• Above‑tariff salary package / 40‑hour work week
• Free on‑site parking / on‑site cafeteria
• Company pension scheme with employer contribution
• A dynamic manufacturing environment with opportunities for personal and professional development.

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About Ardagh Metal Packaging

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas, with innovative production capabilities, 23 production facilities, more than 6,000 employees and recorded revenues of $4.8 billion in 2023.

AMP is 76%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for brand owners around the world. We have grown to a team of approximately 20,000 people with revenues of more than $9 billion. Today we have a presence across the Americas, Europe and Africa.

Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages.

Our packaging is manufactured from metal and glass - permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality.

Ardagh produces more than 60 billion containers per year (more than 160 million containers per day).

The future we’re creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!