QA Manager

Education :

· Minimum: A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related technical field .

· Preferred: A Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Chemistry or Quality Management).

Experience :

· Total Experience: 10 years in Quality Assurance/Quality Control within a continuous-process manufacturing environment .

· Leadership Experience: At least 3 years in a senior managerial role, leading a QA/QC team .

· Industry Expertise: Direct experience in the oleochemical, specialty chemical, specialty fats or closely related process industries (e.g., petrochemicals, food processing) is preferred .

· Specific Experience (High-Value Operation):

· A proven track record in leading and managing a QA/QC department for a large-scale relevant industry.

Key Certifications :

· Lead Auditor: ISO 9001 Lead Auditor is a significant advantage .

· Process Improvement: Six Sigma Green or Black Belt .

🔧 Essential Technical & Professional Skills

· Quality Systems & Compliance: Deep knowledge and implementation experience with:

· Core: ISO 9001 (QMS), ISO 14001 (Environmental), GMP .

· Oleochemical-Specific: FSSC 22000 (Food Safety), RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil), Halal, and Kosher

· Audit & Regulatory Management: Proven ability to lead and manage internal and external audits and host regulatory inspections, as well as manage customer audits and qualification activities .

· Problem-Solving Methodologies: Expertise in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), FMEA, and 5-Why .

· Data-Driven Quality: Proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability analysis, data analytics, and quality metrics/KPIs is preferred.

· Leadership & Collaboration: Strong leadership skills to manage and develop a team, combined with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Production, R&D, and Supply Chain .