Quality Cluster Leader APAC, IFP

Quality Cluster Leader APAC, IFP

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Cluster Leader, APAC- IFP has key quality leadership responsibility within an APAC cluster for all quality management activities and outcomes in the Manufacturing & Distribution facilities, including facility warehouses.

In addition, this position has responsibility for managing all Quality Team leaders in the cluster Manufacturing & Distribution facilities. This role has 5 direct reports in the 6 cluster mills.

The Cluster Lead APAC, IFP leads the quality management programs, initiatives and targets throughout the cluster manufacturing and distribution facilities to ensure required quality performance and regulatory compliance is achieved.

The position actively engages and influences the IFP Segment and Cluster Business Leaders with monthly interactions with the strategic stakeholders and their direct reports in order to drive and embed the quality culture in the business. The role also partners with the Supply Chain Manufacturing Director for APAC. The role interfaces with the Facility Directors and Functional Leaders so there is a quality culture aligned with making and shipping products which meet or exceed customer, regulatory and other stakeholder expectations.

 The role reports directly to the Quality Director IFP.

 ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The Cluster Lead APAC, IFP has authority and accountability for establishing and maintaining a robust and compliant quality management system (QMS) for the Cluster Manufacturing and Distribution facilities.

• Ensures Cluster Manufacturing and Distribution QMS standards, processes and practices consistently meet appropriate K-C and external stakeholder requirements, for example, ISO 9001 and/or 22716 requirements and specific customer or end-user expectations.
• Sets the cluster quality plan with associated initiatives, actions and targets which cascades down into the Manufacturing & Distribution facilities and supports the overall IFP Quality and business plans.
• Drives continuous improvement, mitigates risks and ensures regulatory compliance at all times.
• Establishes appropriate statistical quality control practices and tools to support a philosophy of run-to-target with minimum variability. Delivers products right-first-time.
• Understands and can apply industry-standard practices such as Good Manufacturing / Warehouse Practices (GMP & GWP)
• Leads as appropriate assessments of manufacturing and distribution facilities to establish an overview of performance strengths, risks and opportunities.
• Builds capability and provides coaching and guidance for quality management across the cluster Manufacturing & Distribution facilities.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships and networks with key stakeholders and peers within the business unit and across the Enterprise.
• Is able to influence and engage at all levels of the organization.
• Serves as a key thought leader for the Enterprise Quality Management function.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS AND ACOUNTABILITIES

• Manage self in accordance with the expected One K-C Behaviors.
• Lead and/or oversee tasks such as recruiting, onboarding, training, talent management etc. Provide feedback, coaching and direction to team leaders and team members.
• Builds capability in self by maintaining and demonstrating a high degree of knowledge and skill in quality management systems, processes and regulations.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships while driving solutions to meet business needs. Develops and maintains a strong spirit of partnership.
• Conduct all communications and transactions with the utmost integrity, consistent with the KC Code of Conduct. Communicate fully with Senior Leaders, Peers, etc. with matters that are appropriate.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel could be up to 50% of the work time and is usually planned travel.
• Work is completed in both an office environment and at Manufacturing & Warehousing Facilities. When at Manufacturing & Distribution facilities, will be exposed to typical K-C Manufacturing & Distribution environments ranging from dust, heat, noise, moisture up to clean room environments. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times (may include safety glasses, ear protection, hair nets, beard bags (if applicable), full gowning.
• Role is based in appropriate cluster.

QUALIFICATIONS:

QUALIFICATIONS Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, typically science or engineering related or significant quality management experience.
• A recognized quality management qualification is desirable such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer / Quality Manager / Auditor or CQI Chartered Quality Management Professional.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a Manufacturing &/or Distribution &/or Supplier Quality roles.
• Demonstrated management experience within a complex, matrix or multi-business organization.
• Working knowledge and experience with products requiring compliance to various regulatory or other technical requirements such as cosmetics or medical devices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an organization with Quality as a compliance function
• Understanding of key regulations and standards applicable to APAC IFP.

Primary LocationChung-Li Mill

Additional Locations

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time