At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality assurance efforts to ensure top-notch glass packaging for global brands.
- Company: Join O-I, a century-old leader in sustainable glass packaging.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a chance to impact quality standards.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and training.
- Why this job: Make a difference in product quality while working with industry experts.
- Qualifications: 5 years in management, ISO audit qualification, and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Company Description O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and execute quality assurance and control systems to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality finished goods and customer satisfaction.
- Conduct positive product release reviews, ensuring all quality criteria and specifications are met before goods leave the facility.
- Lead and support customer complaint investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments (Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Service) to address quality issues and develop effective solutions.
- Develop and implement preventative actions and quality improvement initiatives to minimise defects and enhance product performance.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of plant operations, manufacturing processes, and quality standards to provide informed guidance.
- Communicate quality findings, trends, and recommendations clearly to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
- Monitor and analyse quality metrics and key performance indicators to identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with relevant quality standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections to verify adherence to quality procedures and documentation requirements.
- Provide training and guidance to production teams on quality expectations and process improvements.
- Maintain detailed quality records and documentation to support traceability and regulatory compliance.
Required Qualifications:
- 5 years of management experience within high-speed manufacturing industry, ideally in glass or packaging sectors.
- ISO audit qualification or internal auditor training certification.
- Demonstrated expertise in investigations and root cause analysis methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance systems, manufacturing processes, and relevant quality standards.
- Proficiency in analysing quality metrics and key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with regulatory compliance and industry best practices in manufacturing.
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and implementing corrective actions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings to senior management.
- Experience in developing and delivering training programmes to production teams.
- Familiarity with quality documentation systems and traceability requirements.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Quality Product Manager in Harlow employer: O-I
O-I is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee development and well-being, offering comprehensive training for Maintenance Engineers in a dynamic glass manufacturing environment. With a supportive work culture, competitive benefits including a contributory pension and generous holiday allowance, and a commitment to fostering growth, O-I provides a rewarding career path for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the industry.
