Sumitomo Chemical - Deputy General Manager - Quality Assurance/Quality Control

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Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Strategically lead and oversee the entire QAQC function, ensuring all processes align with organizational goals and global standards.
• Systems Architecture: Develop, implement, and maintain advanced Quality Management Systems (QMS) and frameworks to ensure superior product quality and operational excellence.
• Compliance and Audits: Establish and enforce compliance with global regulatory requirements and industry standards. You will also direct and manage all internal and external audits and inspections.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a key leader in cross-functional initiatives, aligning QAQC strategies with production, R&D, and supply chain teams to uphold product quality.
• Process Improvement: Champion and drive continuous improvement initiatives across all operational teams by leveraging data-driven insights to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Reporting & Analysis: Monitor key quality metrics and provide regular, comprehensive reports to senior management, offering strategic recommendations to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. MBA Preferred.
• Extensive experience in quality management and quality assurance, with a proven track record of leading teams.
• Deep expertise in quality control processes, standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven audit and inspection expertise, with the ability to manage complex audits and corrective action plans.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with a capacity for strategic thinking and independent work.