Quality Manager

We are delighted to be working with an industry leader in providing high quality plastic piping systems.  You will be joining a global business, with a focus on local manufacturing to fully support their customers needs in individual markets.  This business is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and maintaining high standards in both quality and environmental management. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on operations and ensure they continue to meet and exceed industry standards.

As the Quality Manager, you will:

• Lead the New Zealand businesses on Continuous Improvement within the Quality and Environmental Management Systems, both strategically and operationally.
• Manage day-to-day quality activities while driving continuous improvement in quality practices to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and standardization across plants.
• Operate an IANZ accredited Product and Material Test Centre to support manufacturing, prioritizing work to meet needs.
• Support individual businesses from a product quality perspective, addressing significant customer complaints.
• Lead and develop a competent quality team and champion the quality culture across all sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advice and direction on quality management; liaise with peers to exchange best practices and standardize processes across the APAC business.
• Lead the improvement of quality processes across the NZ organization to drive and maintain best practices.
• Lead a Health and Safety culture as a top priority within the Quality department.
• Implement and support internal policies and plans in relation to ISO9001 and ISO14001 standards.
• Support the Technical Marketing Manager to influence NZ Standards.
• Manage the IANZ accredited product and material certified test center  ensuring its effective operation.
• Support NZ NPD activities to meet quality compliance needs.

To succeed in this role you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Science, or Technology.
• Significant experience in senior leadership and management roles in quality.
• Proven experience managing quality systems and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong manufacturing experience, within industries such as plastic manufacturing, food, dairy, packaging or building supplies.

How to Apply:
Click APPLY now or contact Belinda on 09 200 3121 for a confidential discussion.  We look forward to seeing your CV.
To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.