About this role
Manufacturing Quality Manager
Quality system management: Develop, implement, and improve quality control systems, procedures, and documentation
Testing & inspections: Oversee routine and surveillance tests, and coordinate inspections across materials, production, packaging, and finished goods, ensuring consistent quality standards Equipment & maintenance management: Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained, compliant with MSA requirements, and supported by effective preventive maintenance plans Manage the non-conforming material review (NCMR) Program. Lead investigations to troubleshoot plant issues and reject batches. Utilize statistical analytical techniques to identify sources of variation and opportunities to improve. Determine key causes of out of spec batches and work to implement effective countermeasures to reduce/eliminate over time. Determine root cause and corrective actions and develop project plans to drive change. Report monthly progress metrics Coordinate implementation of other Quality core tools, problem solving methodologies for NCM (A3, FRPS, etc) Be SQC tool owner - operate monitor, continuously maintain IDHs on SQC and trouble shoot alerts Laboratory organization (5S): Implement and sustain 5S principles to ensure organized, clean, and efficient workspaces, promoting continuous improvement Resource management: Monitor and allocate laboratory resources effectively to meet KPIs Team leadership: Manage, train, and support quality control staff. Enforce safety protocols and ensure a safe working environment Coordinate Quality continuous improvements projects/initiatives at site (e.g., FTR improvement, OOS reduction) in alignment with Quality Engineers, Production, Engineering teams Coordinate PFMEA/Risk Assessments (new and updates) based on any deviations (NCM), CP moderation, outline risk reduction steps and participate in PFMEA workshops Participate in NPI/MOC/MFO projects and support processes requiring Quality involvement Manage supplier complaints (SCMS) Support Quality Engineers on customer complaints Participate in MOS meeting and cooperate with cross functional teams for problem solving and projects
What makes you a good fit
Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related fields Min. of 5 years of previous experience in a similar role (automotive sector experience in preferred) Fluency in English Excellent interpersonal skills allowing easy interaction with interlocutors, teamwork and cross departmental work Strong sense of organization and planning Result oriented mind set & proactivity Great Statistical data analysis skills Problem solving and Root-cause-analysis (incl. A3, 8D, FRPS, 5W2H) Quality Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, SQC, MSA) Experience in troubleshooting difficult problems in a plant environment and project management skills Document management, recordkeeping Experience in ERP, preferably SAP Experience in working in cross-functional team, leading and managing team
Gross annual salary starting from 48.000 - Collective Labour Agreement: Chimico-Industria
Some perks of joining Henkel Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares Welfare Platform School Books reimbursement Free Canteen Bi-monthly Product Box
About Henkel
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26098874
Job Locations: Italy, Lombardy, Casarile