Quality Control Manager

Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company dedicated to improving well-being through our products and solutions, essentials for everyday life. The name Essity stems from the words essentials and necessities. Our sustainable business model creates value for people and nature. Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With life-changing innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, Essity strives to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Join Essity Australasia, a global leader in health & hygiene products, as a Quality Control Manager. This role is pivotal in improving product quality, machine efficiency, and production surety through the management and enhancement of raw material quality and QC production control.

As a Quality Control Manager, you will work with both internal and external suppliers to enhance the quality of existing and new materials. Your goal is to optimize Essity Australasia’s finished goods quality and machine efficiency. This includes monitoring supplier quality, addressing problems raised by supervisors and production managers, raising SCARS, holding supplier meetings, and training claims.

We’re looking for people who embody our values, and aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.

Supplier Management

Assess and implement new material suppliers

• Develop and qualify new suppliers to provide alternate supply options to the business.  

• Reduce the frequency of raw material issues  

• SCARS process is managed effectively  

• Meet with suppliers to improve their performance  

Quality Control Management

QC management, reporting, and subsequent analysis

• Ensure on-time and ongoing QC occurs

• Ensure all checks and reporting is done on time 

• Ensure QC techniques are world-class and best practice.

• Management of QC technician and subsequent work

Leadership

Be a part of the site leadership team

• Help lead the site to constant improvement

• Take a proactive commitment to safety, health, well-being, and the environment.

• Ensure compliance with site, company, and statutory requirements.

• Drive improvements in systems, processes, and equipment.

• Contribute to the implementation of the site safety strategy.

• Promote a positive and proactive safety culture.

• Possess a degree in Engineering, with a focus on Chemical or Materials disciplines.

• Experience in Quality Control management within the FMCG sector.

• Well-versed in quality systems and their implementation.

• In-depth understanding of materials and their processing methods.

• Trained in Six Sigma and Lean Management principles.

• Certified Lead Auditor, with relevant training completed.

• Proven track record of managing small teams effectively.

• Knowledgeable about manufacturing systems for hygiene products.
   

• A dynamic team environment built on the foundations of authenticity, respect and a passion for what we do.

• A competitive remuneration package, commensurate with your qualifications, skills, and experience.

• Professional development opportunities are also available along with opportunities to progress your career.

• Melbourne based office with free, on-site car parking.

• An opportunity to contribute to a flourishing and vibrant global business.

• Annual wellness day and the option to purchase additional leave.

At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.