Quality Management Position
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of quality systems in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead efforts in implementing and maintaining ISO 9001:2015 standards, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compliance.
* Manage the facility's Quality System, including conducting internal audits, leading management reviews, and building action plans to ensure execution of corrective actions.
* Oversee all Quality Assurance and Control (QA/QC) activities, including audits, inspections, and laboratory testing for raw materials, in-process, and finished products.
* Ensure that training, testing procedures/protocols are followed, and develop the QA/QC team to meet industry standards.
* Manage and develop the QA/QC team, providing coaching and guidance to foster a culture of quality and technical expertise in lubricant formulation, testing, and standards compliance.
* Ensure that lab equipment and testing meet NATA and ASTM requirements, promoting excellence in every aspect of quality control.
* Lead root cause analysis and CAPA processes to address non-conformities, customer complaints, and product failures, with a focus on prevention and continuous improvement.
* Manage the Incident Report System and implement corrective actions where applicable, upholding the highest standards of quality and safety.
* Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Production and Technical, to lead updates to blending systems and ensure consistency in product formulations.
* Apply lubricant product knowledge to troubleshoot blending issues, maintain compliance with industry and environmental regulations, and drive business growth through quality excellence.
* Lead safety programs to ensure employee safety in the lab, promoting a culture of zero incidents and continuous learning.
* Communicate and ensure compliance with all policies and procedures, including WHS, environmental rules, regulations, and company policies, demonstrating a commitment to ethics and corporate responsibility.