QUALITY MANAGER

Quality Manager - Coated Fabrics - Technical TextilesBased in BarcelonaJob ref: LH /61074Salary: Commensurate with ExperienceThe client:For over 50 years our client has manufactured and supplied coated fabrics to a range of industries, using their market and design expertise they are able to provide unique manufacturing capabilities to their customers all over the world.The role:The role holder will develop, implement and co-ordinate a new Quality System across 3 European sites (Spain, Germany, and UK); creating a strategic quality focus in driving continuous improvements and leading the ownership of Quality.Responsible for:Act as primary resource in the research and response to customer complaints, rejections and requests for corrective action to enhance positive customer and supplier relationships in a cooperative environment, including continuous follow up and interface with customers and/or supplier on all quality issues.Actively participate in meetings and follow-ups with the group factories.Responsible for the development of, maintenance and compliance with Quality Management Systems and a Complaints Management Protocol.To undertake face-to-face liaison with customers and suppliers (ex. Laboratories), on a proactive and reactive basis.Testing products (internal and external) to ensure that they meet quality standards before launch.Support new product development and technical accompaniment during visits and customer meetings for material specific applications.Ensuring compliance to ISO 16000, ISO 18184, ISO 21702, ECOVADIS and re-qualification of national and international standards and legislation.Proactively support the R&D department on new and improved packaging options, and material supply (packaging, transformation)Support the sourcing of raw material, including materials for transformed products and other items.Competitor product monitoring, analysis and/or testing.Laboratory analysis and compatibility of cleaners and disinfectants.Responsible for managing and developing training for Customer Service and Commercial Team on all aspects of quality.Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science, or engineering required or comparable technical education/experience.More than 10 years’ experience in a Quality function in the textile industry.Experience of working independently and in a matrix management environment with cross-functional teams.Candidate Profile:Fluent in English and Spanish. An additional language is an advantage.Willingness to travel across EuropeFor reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided.All personal designations apply equally to all genders.To apply please contact Lorena Hull-LozanoLorena.hull-lozano@listgrove.com0044 (0) 1789 207085CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN. Why select Listgrove?Decades of Market IntelligenceIndustry NetworksInternational brandQualified ProfessionalsTo hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgrove’s Case Studies page. MEET WITH LISTGROVE AT THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS in 2024:NPE Orlando USA, Hispack Barcelona, FIP Lyon, Compounding World Expo Brussels, Scanpack GothenburgPerformance through People.Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713