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Quality Manager

On-site in Hoogezand·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 4 Nov)

Essity

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Hoogezand
Contract: Full-time
Languages: Dutch
Experience: 3+ years

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

What we're looking for

A completed bachelor's or master's degree in a technical or relevant quality-oriented field.
Several years of experience within Quality in an automated production environment.
Demonstrable leadership experience within a production environment. Preferably experience in a Management Team.
Experience in developing teams, managing change, and raising organizational levels.
A good understanding of quality systems, quality KPIs, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
The ability to translate quality ambitions into practical and actionable plans.
Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
Sufficient persuasiveness to firmly position quality within the Site Management Team and the broader organization.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 and preferably ISO 13485.
Fluent in Dutch and English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

In addition, we offer you:

An excellent salary, depending on your experience and education
A fixed thirteenth month and a bonus scheme (0-15%) linked to company results
25 vacation days and 11.5 extra ADV days (reduction of working hours) with full-time employment
A solid pension scheme with an employee contribution of only 1.54%
Plenty of internal and external training opportunities
Room for personal growth within an international and people-oriented organization
An informal working atmosphere with much attention to development and collaboration

The role

Are you a driven leader with a passion for quality and continuous improvement? Then the Quality Manager position in Hoogezand might be for you!

The factory is on the threshold of further growth and development. From Quality, we are working with a clear Quality Roadmap toward our ambitions for the coming years. As Quality Manager, you ensure that this roadmap is translated into concrete, achievable improvement plans within a professional, driven environment.

You are a member of the Site Management Team and report directly to the Site Director.

What you'll do

As Quality Manager, you lead the Quality team and continue to build a culture in which quality is not only the responsibility of the Quality department, but part of every daily decision within Operations, Logistics, and our Project organization.

You translate the Quality Roadmap and TPM strategy into concrete priorities, improvement plans, and measurable results.
You develop your team and ensure that the organization is ready for the future quality needs of the factory.
You are visible on the shop floor and ensure that your team also actively collaborates with Operations and other departments.
You strengthen quality awareness and stimulate ownership for quality throughout the entire organization.
You ensure that quality KPIs are part of the daily operational management and are used to implement targeted improvements.
You implement a process-oriented and systematic approach to identify, reduce, and structurally prevent quality losses.
You initiate and support quality training to further develop knowledge, awareness, and desired behavior.
You manage and develop the quality systems and ensure continuous compliance and effectiveness of ISO 9001 and ISO 13485.
You maintain contact with customers and auditors where necessary, and ensure an effective and sustainable solution to quality issues.

Questions about the position

Contact Emilie Wiersma via 06-27263810 or via emilie.wiersma@essity.com.

Application End Date

Nov 29, 2026

Job Requisition ID: Essity266396

About Essity

Industry: Hygiene and Health Products
Founded: 2017
Employees: 40,000–50,000
Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden

In their own words

About the company & team

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, gives meaning to everything we do. At Essity, you get the chance to improve people's well-being and make a positive impact on society and the environment. You will join an organization where you feel valued, get the space to grow, and are challenged to achieve results in an open and collaborative working environment.

Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us.

Our location in Hoogezand is a modern production environment where innovation, collaboration, and safety are central. Here, we work daily on high-quality products (with the brands Tena & Libero) that contribute to health and hygiene for millions of people worldwide. You will join an environment where continuous learning, improvement, and personal development are encouraged.

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