Quality Manager - Karachi

Title: Quality Manager - Karachi
Industry: MNC FMCG
Category: Quality Assurance
Total Position: 1
Location: Karachi
Education: Masters Degree / MBA from a local or foreign reputable University.
Minimum Experience: 4-5 years experience ideally working in an MNC Pharmaceutical.
Last Date to Apply:
28 June 2011
Send resume to syed@nrecruitment.com

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:
• Recommends, develops and implements Plant Quality System to insure process and product quality consistent Quality Policy, and may also have responsibilities of a similar nature on a country/cluster/regional level.
• Advises Plant Management Team on Quality trends within the process and recommends appropriate corrective action when necessary.
• Manages the selection of samples, chemical and physical testing to the acceptability of all incoming raw materials, packaging components, in-process materials and finished goods according to established specification.
• Prepares a yearly operating Budget for Quality Assurance department.
• Facilitates the development of analytical methods and sampling procedures as required.
• Advises Plant Management Team on matters of quality, process instruction, formulas, specifications protocol requirements as may be required to promote teamwork and maintain a high product quality standard.
• Supports in auditing packaging component and raw material suppliers as part of the suppliers assessment/qualification system.
• Develop and facilitates internal audit to determine satisfactory performance of packaging components and the practice of sound warehousing procedures as it affects product quality.
• Develop, update and implement Quality System implementation/action plan including Quality System management review each year.
• Manages the Quality Engineering and Quality Audit function at the plant level to facilitate the Quality System compliance.
• Provide technical support service to improve Operations, Quality and Productivity.
• Facilitates projects designed to improve chemical processing, testing, efficiency and stabilize product quality.
• Assumes responsibility for the overall quality of the outside packaged finished goods controlled by the plant, through Quality Engineer/Quality Assurance Technicians.
• Risk assessment of NPD
• Ensures Company's compliance with all appropriate regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
• Promotes and maintains a positive employee relations climate.

Personal Attributes:

• Commercial awareness - Understands the impact of Supply decisions on business profitability.
• Strong track record of delivery is critical.
• People management - Proven experience in leading managing and developing teams, able to influence people of all levels.
• Flexibility in thinking and pragmatic problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of local / international legislation to ensure that the company meets its legal obligations.
• Proven experience in multi functional / multi national project management.
• In depth knowledge of Engineering responsibilities, systems and standards.
• Company is a global business, candidates should be open to relocate internationally for career development and challenge. Flexible to travel if required
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