Quality Manager

Company description: Essity - a leading global hygiene and health company and the home of brands like Libero, TENA, Libresse, Tork, Sorbact and JOBST is offering an exciting and challenging opportunity for you who want to contribute with your expertise, energy and creativity. We are looking for a Quality Manager responsible for our plant in Falkenberg. n nThe Falkenberg Plant, with approx. 350 employees is characterized by a modern organization and advanced technology machine lines. Development of new technology and product upgrades and improvements are a continuous process, and most of our product assortment is “fast moving consumer goods”. In Falkenberg plant, baby diapers and incontinence products are manufactured, primarily for Nordic and central/eastern Europe. n nOur culture is focused on collaboration, innovation, well-being and care, development and commitment. We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk. n Job description: You will be responsible for driving product quality improvements and to continuously improve our quality management system to support the operations. Secure understanding and information about customer quality needs within the plant. You will have authority to lead and prioritize the work including budget within the quality department. n nThe position is located in Falkenberg and part of Falkenberg plant Management Team. You will report to Site Manager and you will have seven direct reportees. n n Other responsibilities Product quality improvement - in close cooperation with production, logistic and project department, drive work to constantly reduce number of complaints. n n n•Deploy methods and systems to control quality ( product to process control) according to Essity standards n•Develop and share KPIs to monitor quality development as well as push for actions when needed. n•Provide effective feedback to the management team with regard to customer concerns and issues. n•Drive work with product and machine validations in order to improve quality level also in upgrades and changes n•Drive work with material suppliers to improve quality of Raw materials n nDevelop Management system and secure compliance with the needed quality standards, ISO, BRC, IFS n n n•Coordinate customer audits as well as management system audits n•Secure that internal quality audits are efficient and documented. n nActively participate in Essity Quality network n n n•Lead and develop the quality department team and laboratory team personnel n•Secure good communication as well as actions regarding quality development and complaints with the markets or customers concerned. n•Secure proper knowledge and use of specifications, statistical tools sixpack, 6sigma measurements etc n n n Required profile: n n•Bachelor Degree n•Minimum of 10 years of experience as Quality Manager or similar in a large production organization n•Proven Leadership skills and coach experience n•Excellent skills in the English language, both written and spoken n•Knowledge and experience working with ISO Standards n•Swedish language is a big plus n•Experience with TPM is a big plus n n Application nInterested? If you are up for the challenge and think this sounds like you, apply today! Kindly note that due to GDPR we will not accept applications via mail. Please use the link to apply via our career site. nAs we will be making ongoing selections, interviews might start before the application deadline. We will conduct alcohol- and drug test before contract can be signed. n n Union representatives: nJoakim Bengtsson, Unionen: nMartin Ericsson, Sveriges Ingenjörer: n What we offer: At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture. By breaking stigmas and taboos, you have the chance to work with a powerful purpose in a collaborative and caring work environment. n n Ce que nous pouvons accomplir ensemble chaque jour : nTravailler chez Essity n’est pas seulement une carrière; c’est une chance de faire directement du monde un endroit plus sain, plus hygiénique et plus sûr. n nAvec des innovations percutantes associées à des solutions durables, nous nous efforçons d’atteindre plus de personnes chaque année avec les solutions nécessaires et essentielles pour le bien-être n nDate de fin de candidature: n01 maj 2024