Quality Assurance Manager - (1157) at Mondi Group

Job Purpose:

• Reporting to the Technical Deputy Director, the purpose of the role will be to manage the quality, process and technology functions by applying the principles of transactional and transformational management through the implementation of relevant best practices that are aimed at achieving the organisational strategic objectives.

Qualifications & Expertise:

• BSc Chemistry or equivalent (Btech in Analytical Chemistry)

Job Experience:

• 5 - 10 years’ experience in Quality Control environment
• 3 or more years leadership experience of Quality Control & Process Laboratories
• Experience within the Pulp & Paper industry will be beneficial
• Manufacturing or Mill experience will be advantageous

Key Performance Areas:

• Ensure effective management of risk, safety and quality, through risk assessments, implementation and management of behavioural based safety, task analyses and quality management, to ensure a zero tolerance for unsafe acts and acceptable levels of safety incidents
• Ensure effective financial management by finance control, financial compliance and risk management to ensure quality outputs are delivered and within budget
• Ensure solids customer and supplier relations are built, maintained and managed, to ensure timely delivery from suppliers, with customer satisfaction
• Develop, implemented and managed quality and technical operational plans, aligned with the strategic plans of the organisation.
• Provide technical consultative specific support services, building capacity and skillsthrough coaching and mentoring
• Monitor sustainable trends of product quality, and process capability
• Ensure effective leadership of the Process~, and QC laboratory
• Develop, implement and manage continuous improvement projects, as well as process improvement and optimisation initiatives to stimulate quality outputs
• Lead, or support, product development initiatives across the Mill
• Ensure good monthly, quarterly and annual departmental reporting, including stakeholder relations, business and strategic planning
• Build and maintain a competent workforce by managing performance, conflict and development within the department
• Develop and maintain delegated ISO systems and required Mill certifications and accreditations

Problem Solving:

• Product and technology ; alternatives, price/quality, market distribution changes, legislative effects
• Supplier power ; product/service level quality, relationships with customers
• Competitive rivalry ;fixed/variable cost bases, product/service ranges, differentiation, tactical strategy
• Market entrants ; entry barriers, geographical factors, new entry strategy
• Buyer power ; choice, change cost, frequency, product service and importance 

Job Competencies/ Attributes/Skills:

• Monitor and manage departmental health, safety, environmental, and quality aspects.
• Ensure sound and effective financial management
• Build solids customer supplier relationships
• Develop quality and technical operational implementation plans, aligned with strategic objectives
• Ensure efficient leadership of the QC & Process Laboratories
• Develop best practice R & D strategies
• Provide technical consultation services
• Business improvement initiatives and implementation
• Effective and efficient reporting to stimulate business decision making
• Effective people management

Closing Date

25 July 2023