Quality Manager

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Job Details Position Job Title: Quality Manager BG and BU: RPSI Function: Quality Location: Mullsjo, Sweden Line Manager’s Job Title : Plant General Manager Contract Type: Permanent Job Purpose In this role, you will lead the Quality function for a high‑volume manufacturing site specializing in injection molding of PP materials, operating 24/7 with approximately 220 employees. You will be responsible for securing product quality, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance in a highly demanding environment. This position is part of a global organization and operates within a matrix structure, reporting both to the Site Manager and relevant Global/Regional Quality leadership. You will lead a local quality team and work cross‑functionally with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and EHS. Principal Accountabilities As part of the Quality team you’ll be responsible for: Leading the site’s Quality function, including quality systems, audits, laboratory operations, and customer quality management. Ensuring compliance with food‑contact packaging requirements (e.g., BRCGS Packaging, GMP, ISO standards, local legal requirements). Driving continuous improvement in quality performance, scrap reduction, and process stability across all injection‑molding operations. Leading internal and external audits, including customer audits and certification audits. Managing customer complaints, implementing root cause analysis, and ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Overseeing change control, deviation management, and product release processes. Monitoring and analyzing quality KPIs and reporting performance within the matrix organization. Coaching and developing the quality team and fostering a strong quality culture across the entire site. Collaborating with global and regional quality functions to implement standards, harmonize processes, and support group‑wide initiatives. Ensuring that all quality‑related training, documentation, and regulatory requirements are up to date and effectively implemented. Qualifications/Requirements Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related technical field. Skills / Experience 5+ years of experience in Quality Management within manufacturing, preferably food‑contact packaging or injection molding / plastics processing (PP preferred). Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards (e.g., BRCGS Packaging, ISO 9001, HACCP, GMP). Proven experience leading audits and managing customer relationships. Demonstrated ability to analyze process data, drive root cause analysis, and lead structured problem‑solving (e.g., 8D, PDCA, Six Sigma). Experience working in a matrix organization and collaborating across functions and regions. Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus. Personality / Attributes Structured, analytical, and highly detail‑oriented. Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence across departments. Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, 24/7 production environment. Additional Requirements Occasional travel may be required within the group (regional or global). Ability to work on‑site full‑time in a manufacturing environment. #LI-MK1