Quality Manager

Objectives of this position:
The objectives of the position are to:
• Oversee all local quality functions and collaborate with HQ to align quality initiatives with company strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement in both supplier and product quality to meet and exceed set standards.
• Ensure accurate work execution, resolve problems, and manage compliance to maintain a safe and efficient quality system.
• Lead, train, and develop the local quality team for optimal performance.
• Improve supplier and product quality to achieved set quality standards
What will you do?
The holder of the position is mainly responsible for the following areas in coordination with his / her superior:
• Strategic & Team Leadership: Lead and organize a team of Quality Experts, drive operations to align with company strategy, and cultivate corporate culture. Monitor daily staff roles, assess capabilities, and implement improvement measures.
• Supplier and Product Quality: Ensure suppliers comply with company inspection programs and policies. Continuously monitor and improve supplier and product quality by analyzing performance, overseeing improvement plans, and managing on-site inspection programs.
• Operational & System Management: Oversee, maintain, and continuously improve the overall quality system. Develop quality control procedures to reduce defects and improve efficiency. Drive the success of supplier self-inspection programs and ensure on-time shipment release.
• Collaboration & Communication: Liaise with HQ and cross-functional teams to discuss critical project issues and ensure clear, timely information flow. Escalate major quality risks and support cross-functional teams with quality findings.
• Financial & Reporting: Be responsible for the testing budget, monitor third-party costing issues, and analyze samples and reports against company KPIs. Ensure accurate reporting and risk assessments.
• Project Management: Work on internal projects such as data analysis, SOPs, and product improvement initiatives to decrease return rates.
• Meeting & Follow-up: Arrange and attend regular meetings with factory management on quality objectives and improvement initiatives. Review weekly/bi-weekly meeting recaps and follow up on necessary actions.