Quality Manager

Our client is a fully integrated manufacturer of curtain side products and cargo control solutions for the transport industry. Its production operation in Poland covers the process from design to printing.

For the client we are looking for Quality Manager.

The position

The Quality Manager will oversee quality management at the production site in Poland, developing, implementing and maintaining quality policies and procedures to improve customer satisfaction and ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining quality strategy with daily execution. The manager will work with local quality professionals, strengthen the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and coordinate quality improvement projects across the group.

Reports to: Plant Director

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate quality initiatives across the organization, improving customer service and reducing the cost of poor quality.
• Maintain and develop the local ISO 9001 Quality Management System, including quality policies, procedures and standards.
• Monitor and analyse customer satisfaction, complaints and product quality performance, and translate findings into improvement actions.
• Work closely with Product Management and factory quality teams to align quality requirements and resolve issues.
• Develop and implement a quality management strategy aligned with company objectives and the needs of suppliers, customers and business partners.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to verify compliance with internal policies and applicable external requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate quality issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Keep quality practices up to date with relevant industry developments, regulations and best practices.
• Support new product development by contributing quality requirements and expertise.
• Support other group locations in applying quality best practices and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• At least five years of experience in quality management, with the ability to operate effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in quality management software, tools and systems, including ISO 9001 and methodologies such as Six Sigma.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, supported by strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and work effectively in a matrix organization.
• A balanced strategic and hands-on approach to quality management.
• A customer-focused mindset and the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Strong communication skills in Polish and fluent English are required.
• Fluent / min communicative German would be a significant advantage.
• Availability for a full-time interim assignment and willingness to consider a subsequent permanent role under an employment contract.

Key Success Measures

• A maintained and strengthened ISO 9001 Quality Management System, supported by clear procedures and audit follow-up.
• Quality KPIs monitored consistently, with actions addressing customer complaints, product quality and the cost of poor quality.
• Effective corrective actions implemented in cooperation with operational teams.
• Aligned quality practices and productive cooperation with Product Management and other group sites.

Project duration

Full-time assignment - permanent employment under an employment contract (Polish UoP).

Working model: Hybrid — four days per week on site and one day working from home.

Salary: 16,000–20,000 brutto + bonus equivalent to two months’ salary + company car.

Start: ASAP

Location: Greater Poland Voivodeship