Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Manager Quality Control
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About this Position
As QC Manager, you will lead the local Quality Control team and ensure a strong quality framework across the plant. You will play a key role in driving quality performance, supporting production, maintaining compliance, and strengthening continuous improvement practices at site level.
What you´ll do
- Lead customer complaint and off-spec investigations, coordinating with relevant departments and functions to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Develop, implement, and manage quality control systems and procedures to ensure the highest level of product quality.
- Manage and mentor a team of quality control inspectors and technicians, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
- Update and maintain relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure data integrity and compliance with quality standards, industry regulations, and company policies.
- Implement data validation checks and preventive measures to reduce errors and discrepancies.
- Prepare reports and analyses on data quality and trends, as required.
- Maintain and manage laboratory equipment, ensuring proper calibration, maintenance, and compliance with MSA requirements.
- Implement and sustain 5S standards in the laboratory to improve efficiency and organization.
- Enforce safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment for laboratory staff.
- Monitor laboratory resources and allocate them effectively to meet KPIs.
- Review and analyze existing test methods and procedures to identify optimization opportunities.
- Lead and participate in process and product audits.
What makes you a good fit
- University degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related technical field
- Extensive experience in quality leadership within a manufacturing environment
- Experience with Integrated Management Systems (ISO) and continuous improvement
- Experience on non-conformance, customer complaint, and supplier quality systems
- Root cause analysis and structured problem solving (FRPS, A3, 8D) experience
- Experience with Statistical methods (SQC) and quality core tools (FMEA, Control Plans)
- Experience with Management of Change
- Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt) preferred
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive measurable business results
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Global wellbeing standards, including health and preventive care programs
- Minimum 8 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Private medical, accident and life insurance coverage
- Holiday bonuses for Easter, Christmas, March 8 and Children’s Day
- Financial support for important life events such as birth, bereavement and retirement
- Meal vouchers
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26094230
Job Locations: Romania, Cluj, Campia Turzii | Romania, Cluj, Campia Turzii
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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