This opportunity with Henkel is a pivotal Quality Control leadership role that combines quality assurance, regulatory compliance, safety and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will take ownership of the QC function, ensuring all raw materials, semi-finished and finished products meet the highest quality standards while maintaining compliance with ISO 9001:2015, QMS procedures and customer requirements. Working closely with Production, SHE and Plant Management teams, the role will drive product quality, process efficiency, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives, while fostering a strong culture of safety, operational excellence and employee engagement.
This position is ideal for a quality professional who enjoys influencing site performance and playing a key role in delivering high-quality products in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
What youยดll do
Ensure compliance with QMS, Quality Plan and Quality procedures.
Lead, control and supervise QC function.
Lead QC testing and supervise reception of RMโs, production QC testing of finished goods and semi-finished goods.
Manage all Quality related records, systems, and procedure updates with special focus on customer requests.
Support SHE function to drive site legal safety and environmental compliance.
Ensure the conformance of production processes and product to
Quality standards. Moreover, duties of this role may include as required:
Receipt and testing of raw materials, semi finished, and finished product, testing approval and monitoring of the output from production processes in accordance with defined procedures.
Additional part of this role is to work closely with the production team to set the required adjustment levels for the product, based on
QC testing results, and to take appropriate action to eliminate losses and isolate any non-conforming material. Other activities can include assistance in tanker loading, leading problem solving / root cause analysis, continuous improvement projects, supporting testing of new product trials, and testing returned samples.
Support all SHE initiatives, leading by example and ensuring compliance of the workforce in all matters relating to health and safety.
Encourage participation in near miss and hazard reporting.
Execute all QC checks in timely manner.
Proactively seek to avoid incidents or situations which might lead to injury or losses due to human behaviour, work related, and environmental issues.
Work with Plant Management to promote culture of Safety and
Continuous Improvement.
Support and promote manufacturing initiatives, leading by example, and encouraging subordinates to improve in a constructive and effective manner.
Conducting internal audits against requirements of ISO
9001:2015 and other standards.
Arranging and testing of materials to ensure that they meet quality standards.
Making detailed written records of development work and results.
Meet performance review objectives, deliver allocated development projects on-time and to specification.
Work to maintain continual production processes, and communicate / report any difficulties or deviations to Plant Manager at the earliest opportunity.
Develop and review the Standard Operating Procedures with a view to on-going improvement in the areas of safety, and quality.
Accept and actively participate in company programs and initiatives.
Communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation.
Remain flexible and receptive to change.
Demonstrate reliability and commitment.
What makes you a good fit
Proven history of working within the QC/QA departments in manufacturing environment
Good understanding of chemical and mechanical aspect of production processes, equipment, and production planning
Educated to A-level in chemistry is an absolute minimum requirement
Able to work efficiently under pressure
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Open to actively participate in company programs and initiatives
Can do culture approach
Strong Interpersonal skills
Strong Decision-making abilities
Strong analytical skills
Working knowledge of SAP, MS Office
Knowledge of Six Sigma tools
Excellent reliability and commitment
Leading by example, and a focus on continuous improvement
Practical knowledge and experience of HACCP, and ISO
9001:2015; ISO14001 requirements
COMAH awareness Duties
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
Performance bonus / incentives
Competitive Pension & Life Assurance - Company contributes up to 10% of basic salary
Annual Leave: 27 days plus 8 Bank Holidays
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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.
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