Manufacturing Quality Manager

About this Position At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Adhesive Technologies help to transform entire industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With our trusted brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop What makes you a good fit. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth. What youll doQuality system management: Develop, implement, and improve quality control systems, procedures, and documentationTesting & inspections: Oversee routine and surveillance tests, and coordinate inspections across materials, production, packaging, and finished goods, ensuring consistent quality standardsEquipment & maintenance management: Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained, compliant with MSA requirements, and supported by effective preventive maintenance plansManage 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 metricsCoordinate 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 alertsLaboratory organization (5S): Implement and sustain 5S principles to ensure organized, clean, and efficient workspaces, promoting continuous improvementResource management: Monitor and allocate laboratory resources effectively to meet KPIsTeam leadership: Manage, train, and support quality control staff. Enforce safety protocols and ensure a safe working environmentCoordinate Quality continuous improvements projects/initiatives at site (e.g., FTR improvement, OOS reduction) in alignment with Quality Engineers, Production, Engineering teamsCoordinate PFMEA/Risk Assessments (new and updates) based on any deviations (NCM), CP moderation, outline risk reduction steps and participate in PFMEA workshopsParticipate in NPI/MOC/MFO projects and support processes requiring Quality involvementManage supplier complaints (SCMS)Support Quality Engineers on customer complaintsParticipate in MOS meeting and cooperate with cross functional teams for problem solving and projects What makes you a good fitMaster's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related fieldsMin. of 5 years of previous experience in a similar role (automotive sector experience in preferred) Fluency in EnglishExcellent interpersonal skills allowing easy interaction with interlocutors, teamwork and cross departmental workStrong sense of organization and planningResult oriented mind set & proactivityGreat Statistical data analysis skillsProblem 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, recordkeepingExperience in ERP, preferably SAPExperience in working in cross-functional team, leading and managing teamGross annual salary starting from 48.000 - Collective Labour Agreement: "Chimico-Industria"Some perks of joining HenkelGlobal wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programsGender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeksEmployee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching sharesWelfare PlatformSchool Books reimbursementFree CanteenBi-monthly Product BoxAt 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.