Quality manager

Job Title: Quality Manager Location: Rabigh, Makkah, Saudi Arabia Company: Pure Life Industries Middle East (PLIME), a subsidiary of Abunayyan Holding. Role Purpose : Lead, establish, and direct the quality management strategy and operational QA/QC framework across plant operations; ensure full compliance with internal quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements (ISO 9001) while driving continuous improvement, defect reduction, and effective non-conformance management. Key Responsibilities: 1- Quality Strategy & Systems Management: Develops, maintains, and enforces the plant-wide Quality Management System (QMS), Quality Control Plans (QCP), and Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) in alignment with ISO 9001 and industry standards. 2- Defect & Non-Conformance Management: Oversees non-conformance detection, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAPA, and 8 D reporting to resolve quality failures and prevent recurrence across the production line. 3- Quality Performance & Statistical Control: Implements Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and Gauge R&R to monitor capability metrics and minimize process variation. 4- Audit & Customer Quality Assurance: Leads internal and external quality audits, manages customer complaint resolution (PPM rate monitoring), and aligns plant standards with client/consultant requirements. 5- Team Leadership & Safety Oversight: Directs daily activities of Quality Engineers, QC Inspectors, and Safety personnel; drives team capability development and ensures full HSE compliance. Necessary Knowledge and Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality management within manufacturing operations, with a minimum of 2 years in a direct team leadership role. Education and Certification Minimum Requirements: BSc in Chemical Engineering (required), Master's degree / MBA is preferred. Certifications: ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE); ISO 9001 Lead Auditor; Six Sigma Black Belt. Technical Skills: Deep expertise in Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) development and implementation. Proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement System Analysis (MSA / Gauge R&R). Advanced capability in Non-Conformance, CAPA, and 8 D problem-solving methodologies. Solid background in QMS ISO 9001 auditing, process capability evaluation, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) reduction. Competencies: Collaboration Customer Focus Excellence Learning Decision Making Developing Others Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) Development Statistical Process Control (SPC) Non-Conformance, CAPA & 8 D Management Measurement System Analysis & Gauge R&R Plant Quality Systems & Audit Management #J-18808-Ljbffr