Quality Manager (all genders)

Niederdollendorf | Full time

Your position

As a Quality Manager, you will report directly to the Head of Cluster Aluminia Bricks (Plant Manager) with a dotted-line connection to Regional Quality. Your responsibilities include managing all quality-related aspects within the plant, such as maintaining compliance with DIN ISO 9001, overseeing internal quality control from raw materials to product release and managing customer complaints. Leading a dedicated team, you will drive the continuous development of quality awareness inititiatives by leveraging the necessary tools and working collaboratively with Regional Quality and Plant Management. Additionally, you will focus on improving the use of circular raw materials, reducing production scrap, and enhancing processes in alignment with Lean & Production. Working closely with Operations, R&D, Recycling and Technical Marketing, you will manage and support quality projects, with travel required only on a planned basis.

Your tasks

• Report and steer on site KPIs, ensuring alignment with corporate quality objectives
• Develop, implement, and maintain the plant’s Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO standards and RHI Magnesita guidelines
• Lead quality initiatives, including customer audits, non-conformity reporting, and improvement projects based on management review outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement processes using tools such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and FMEA, while fostering a strong Quality Culture on-site
• Provide training and support to plant staff on quality standards, procedures, and best practices
• Build a strong network within the EU region, sharing knowledge and promoting the rollout of quality standards and guidelines

Your profile

• Communicative, problem-solving oriented and innovative
• A technical university degree (bachelor's or master's) with a focus on ceramics, material science, quality management, process engineering, chemistry or similar
• Several years of relevant working experience in the field of quality management and a few years of leadership experience
• Proficient in auditing and managing environmental systems
• Very good handling of MS Office, Power BI and ideally also SAP

Languages: German – fluent, English – fluent

Nice to have: Statistics, Lean and Six Sigma knowledge

Our offer

We offer a competitive salary package that reflects your qualifications and experience and aligns with current market values.

Flexibility: Possibility of mobile working in alignment with internal needs and flexible, trust-based working hours

Mobility: Job bike

Vacation: 30 days per year

Plus: Daily food allowance for the local canteen, corporate benefits platform, as well as annual holiday and Christmas payment

In addition to these local benefits for Niederdollendorf, we also offer you many global benefits.

Do you want to take the next step?

Please apply online, as applications by e-mail cannot be considered for data protection reasons. Here you can find all the details about our application process.

At RHI Magnesita, everyone is welcome! We embrace diversity in all forms and evaluate applications solely based on qualifications and experience. If you share our passion for shaping tomorrow’s world, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We also actively encourage individuals with disabilities to submit their application.

Do you have more questions?

Verena Peinsipp (Talent Acquisition Partner)

E-Mail: talent.europe@rhimagnesita.com

Phone / WhatsApp: +43 699 1870 5271

About RHI Magnesita

As the global leader in refractories, we supply advanced products, technologies and services essential for high-temperature industrial processes in sectors such as steel, cement, and glass. With around 20,000 employees and production sites across the globe, we are committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and market leadership. By leading the industry in reducing emissions and supporting our customers' transitions to greener solutions, we are shaping tomorrow’s world.

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