Quality Manager - 873209
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Quality ManagerThe Quality Manager position leads the quality team at the Kimberly-Clark Chester, PA facility by providing quality management, leadership and expertise to the site and various customers to meet their needs. As Quality Manager you will provide leadership and technical support for Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Quality Management System Compliance teams and activities supporting EPA and CPSA-regulated consumer products. This position reports to Kimberly-Clark North America Family Care Quality Senior Manager with a dotted line relationship to the Site/Facility Manager and serves as part of the Site leadership team. You'll directly lead the facility Quality Team and integrate strategic priorities from the Family Care Quality staff leadership team with site-level objectives for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development.In this role, you will:
Act as the manager of the facility Quality team, providing strategy, capability-building, and direct support to the facility in the areas of Quality and Regulatory Compliance.
Maintain functional oversight and responsibility for quality systems executed by the Quality department, including Management Review, control of Documented Information, Supplier Quality Management, Complaint Investigation and Management, Internal Audit, Monitoring & Measurement, Analysis & Evaluation, and Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA).
Lead team to consistently identify, develop, and execute continuous improvement plans for quality, in accordance with facility and enterprise objectives.
Ensure activities are in compliance with both the Kimberly-Clark Quality Management System Requirements (QMSR) and applicable government regulations for the products manufactured.
Confirm that established manufacturing inspection, sampling and statistical process control procedures are followed as applicable.
Ensure production and quality systems audits are performed. Support execution of improvement plans for safety, delivery, and cost, in accordance with facility objectives.
Demonstrate safety as a value by performing all job functions safely, while also complying with corporate and facility policies and procedures to reduce risk and eliminate loss.
Contribute to a diverse environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both individual and team contributions. Foster a quality focused culture within the facility and team.About You
You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we're constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you'll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.In one of our professional roles, you'll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or related discipline and 8+ years of broad experience in a Quality, Manufacturing, Research or Regulatory function.
Prior leadership experience with teams, systems, and/or large sized projects.
Knowledge of ISO9001 or equivalent standards.
Desired experiences include some combination of: CAPA/Problem-solving, Change Management, Risk Management/FMEA, and application of LEAN/Continuous Improvement skills.
Motivation to identify issues proactively and ac ively problem-solve
Ability to interface effectively with various levels of the organization.
Demonstration of effective organization and detail-oriented skills.
Effective communication skills and ability to influence. Ability to effectively train & build capability in others.Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Cosmetic regulations is strongly desired.This role will maintain an office space but will be required to spend extensive time in laboratory and operating areas and will be required to perform moderate physical activity on occasion.We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.