The Quality Manager position is a critical position in the plant and reports to Plant Manager. The incumbent provides support to Plant Manager by leading all Quality activities in the plant
The role holder has to lead a team of Quality professionals of various disciplines, while conforming to the HSSE expectations. The role is responsible for maintaining product quality at all levels of product realization. (Incoming-Blending-filling-Final product inspection)
This is a critical job within manufacturing and given the materiality and complexity of plant operations in KSA. It provides an exciting opportunity for personal development and career progression within the Supply chain function for the right candidate
4. Key Results/ Accountabilities expected from role
Authority of Post Holder
Overall responsibility for lab operations
QC/QA management and Quality Assurance Coordinator for QP&G
Reviews and approves required correction to a non-conforming sample
Approving all quality documents related to lab operations.
Access to JDE system (Lab Modules)
Access to SMB blending system (Lab Modules)
Authority to stop Production & Testing in the event of a Quality concern or HSSE constraint
Primary Responsibilities
Lead process for plant to be certified for ISO 9001 and SASO requirements
Follow guidelines as per QA manuals and implement third party manufacturing standards
Develop procedures to ensure adequate formulation management
Initiates plans and develop processes and projects to define and implement assurance practices in manufacturing operations in line with organizational policies, standards and guidelines
Ensure overall Quality control of processes, raw materials and products in line with regulatory and industrial standards
Ensure all external regulatory frameworks translated to company policies are implemented
Has knowledge of government laws and regulations affecting company’s business area and ability to interpret
Ensure production process runs in predefined condition
Process improvements and /or developments in the area of quality
Deals with dysfunctions in terms of quality. Use expertise in analysis, proposes and evaluate results of corrective actions
Analyse and evaluates modification techniques, validates Quality control and quality assurance
Verify / develop procedures and specifications and ensure their implementation
Endeavours to create a work environment & systems, for the Plant QA lab, which results in satisfied internal as well as external customers
Coordinates with manufacturing and other internal departments to define and resole product quality problems
Meets and exceeds the quality objectives (KPIs) set by the management
Meet all requirements of QMS, and any other PQA systems
Ensures timely updating of the test results and validation in the LIMS computer system
Ensures the shared data and documents are released as per agreed time/KPI
Ensures Test Method Assessment & Test Process Check implementation, evaluates SQC to maintain the integrity of test equipment
Reviews and approves MOC, CAPA, and QDR & lab Customer Complaint’s
Responsible for vendor evaluation and selection of suppliers for Lab (CAPEX)
Shared Responsibilities
Participates in OC & HSSE meetings as per the schedule
Carries out various training on Quality and HSSE as per the KPI
Manage day-to-day activity with lab & production to provide guidance for a smooth operation
Reviews failed samples and provide necessary guidance to Lab staff and production
Coordinate with Production and P&L regarding customer complaints, QDR & CAPA
Participate in the company’s tender opening and sign off work
Carries out company’s internal assessments of QMS as per schedule
Participates in the management meetings to solve/brain-storm operational issues
5. Key challenges faced on the role
Managing internal and external stakeholder expectations
Managing conflicting priorities
Ensuring compliance to established processes and Procedures
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