Gerresheimer is an innovative system and solution provider and global partner for the pharma, biotech and cosmetics industries. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of pharmaceutical packaging, drug delivery systems, medical devices and digital solutions. Gerresheimer ensures the safe delivery and reliable administration of drugs to the patient. With around 13,600 employees and over 40 production sites in 16 countries in Europe, America and Asia, Gerresheimer has a global presence and produces locally for regional markets.
Job DescriptionFor our site in Chalon-sur-Saône, which specializes in the manufacture of glass bottles, the Quality Manager (M/F) will be responsible for:
- Acting as the point of contact for customers and suppliers for all quality-related issues
- Reviewing external non-conformities and managing the corresponding corrective actions
- Overseeing and ensuring the completion of internal and external audits
- Lead and coordinate continuous improvement projects aimed at optimizing processes, reducing non-conformities, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Validate customer specifications and required quality levels.
- Define appropriate standards and control procedures.
- Ensure the development and compliance of the quality system.
- Coordinate document management.
- Participate in defining quality rules related to product identification, traceability, and protection.
- Prepare management reviews.
- Lead internal training sessions and ensure the deployment of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Define, monitor, and analyze quality performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective or preventive action plans.
- Ensure communication and coordination with the group to guarantee the alignment of quality standards and the sharing of best practices.
Required profile:
- Professional English essential (spoken and written)
- Leadership and ability to unite teams around the quality approach (team of around ten people)
- Rigorous, organized, and detail-oriented.
- Strong focus on results and continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and teaching skills.
- Ability to work across departments and interact with an international group.
- Ability to analyze and synthesize information for reporting and decision-making.
Education & experience:
- Master's degree (engineering, quality, QSE, or equivalent).
- Proven experience (5 to 10 years) in a quality role, ideally in an industrial environment, in the pharmaceutical or glass packaging sector would be a plus.
- Proficiency in applicable quality and regulatory standards (ISO 9001, ISO 15378, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, GMP, HACCP, or other industry-specific standards).
- Experience in project management and change management.
- Experience in cross-functional management or quality team management.
- Full-time permanent contract
- Fixed daily rate contract
- To be filled as soon as possible
Remuneration elements: Base salary, annual bonus (13th month spread over June and December after 8 months of service), RTT (reduced working hours), family group health insurance, pension plan, works council, executive bonus based on objectives.
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Gerresheimer is the global partner for pharma, biotech, healthcare and cosmetics with a very broad product range for pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging and drug delivery devices. The company is an innovative solution provider from concept to delivery of the end product. Gerresheimer achieves its ambitious goals through a high level of innovative strength, industrial competence, focus on quality and customers. In developing innovative and sustainable solutions, Gerresheimer relies on a comprehensive international network with numerous innovation and production centers in Europe, America and Asia. Gerresheimer produces close to its customers worldwide with around 10,000 employees and generates annual sales of more than €1.5 billion. With its products and solutions, Gerresheimer plays an essential role in people's health and well-being.
