Quality Manager

Career Opportunities: Quality Manager (5686) Requisition ID 5686 – Posted – Filtration and Life Sciences – Lab & Life Science BU – Mount Holly Springs Plant – Mount Holly Springs – Posting Country (1) Purpose of the job Provide leadership and manage all aspects of the Quality Team. Ensure high quality of products received by external and internal customers. Work with Operations to produce high quality products and reduce internal non‑conformances. Ensure quality systems and certifications are in place and strive for improvement on these systems. Work with customer to resolve quality issues and align internal actions to meet customer quality requirements. Ensure proper management of Quality audits. Main responsibility areas Represent the Company during customer and supplier visits. Perform internal audits of the quality management system (ISO 9001, 45001, 14001). Use computer systems, including but not limited to word processor, spreadsheets, presentation software and company developed programs. Support production activities as needed. Manage Held Goods – determine disposition of held good/returned goods and document in system. Be a member and/or leader of continuous improvement teams. Effectively utilize resources that are not directly under her/his control to achieve both individual and team goals. Maintain inspection system (calibration, software, licenses, etc.). Identify areas that need improvement and recommend changes or implement corrective actions. Sponsor and/or lead multi‑functional groups to achieve project and team objectives. Support the business’s safety, environmental, productivity and quality objectives. Follow all environmental and safety procedures. In USA, ensure compliance with GMP and FDA regulations where applicable. Supervise Quality Assurance team and provide direction as required. Review and develop staff performance on a regular basis. Interface with all levels of management to report results. Collaborate with production, purchasing and suppliers to ensure right raw material, services, and finished products quality. Determine organization’s quality objectives and goals. Develop and implement plans to achieve organizational goals. Assist sales, research and development and manufacturing groups to find solutions that will lower internal waste and external claims. Lead and develop quality team according to Ahlstrom leadership expectations. Perform other related projects and duties as assigned. Always represent the company in a professional, ethical, and moral manner. Initiate/participate in advanced quality‑planning activities (ex. Design & Process FMEAs, Identification of Key Characteristics, Capability Studies, Product Validations, etc.). Experience and education Two years of experience with quality in a testing or manufacturing environment. Computer literate – Microsoft Windows/Word/Excel and Company Software. Experience in SAP, Order Plan preferred. Excellent professional, written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and statistical skills. Experience in a team‑based environment. High level of initiative and independence in managing responsibilities. Detail oriented. Willingness to work weekends and/or travel as needed. Ability to learn without a lot of direction. Ability to prioritize and multi‑task. Exceptional organizational skills; punctual on completing tasks. Experience in quality preferred (Testing experience, held good disposition, experience in COAs, ISO 9001, GMP, document control). Skilled on computer (MS office suite/Lotus Notes a plus). Knowledge of statistics preferred (Six Sigma Experience a plus). Works well with both production personnel and management; ability to talk to customers and/or suppliers. Formal education Bachelor’s degree in related discipline. Combination of education and experience shall also be considered for requirements. Equal Opportunity Statement Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non‑disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ahlstrom-5