Quality Manager; m​/f​/d

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Due to an upcoming vacancy, we are seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join our team as Quality Manager.

This is a key leadership position with responsibility for maintaining, developing, and continuously improving our quality and hygiene systems. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with ISO standards, act as the voice of the customer and oversee plate-making and lithography management activities.

If you are passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and leading high-performing teams, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business and our customers.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to integrity, ethical behavior, and professional standards.
• The ability to create a working environment that promotes accountability, trust, and continuous improvement.
• A proven focus on ensuring the effective execution of key internal controls.
• Commitment to Ardagh's Core Values, policies, and procedures.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, and inspire the Quality Team, providing consistent and exemplary leadership across the plant.
• Support the Plant Management and the entire management team in achieving local objectives aligned with the strategic goals
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analysing, interpreting, and evaluating quality data and implementing effective improvement plans.
• Ensure the maintenance, calibration, and ongoing development of plant measurement and testing equipment.
• Manage customer complaints, non-conformities, and corrective actions
• Identify, manage, and elevate quality issues related to supplied raw materials, ODMs, and coils.
• Ensure the timely and accurate production of plates, lithography materials, and ink specifications in accordance with customer requirements and agreed deadlines.
• Implement and maintain product specifications and quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Take ownership of the site's management systems, including:
• ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System
• ISO/TS 22002-4 Prerequisite Programmes
• Maintain and continuously improve quality documentation, product standards, management system requirements, and customer specifications.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant quality, food safety, hygiene, and regulatory requirements.

Your Profile

• University degree, preferably in Engineering, Chemistry, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
• Several years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within quality assurance or quality management in a high-volume production setting.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams.
• Sound knowledge and experience in the field of statistical quality control.
• Hands‑on experience in the planning, execution, and follow‑up of internal and external audits.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and a strong drive for continuous improvement.
• High level of personal motivation and commitment to achieving results.
• Focus on operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and business performance.
• Fluent in spoken and written German and English

Why Join This Role?

• Opportunity to take on a highly visible leadership position within the organization.
• Significant influence on product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.
• Close collaboration with local and international stakeholders.
• The chance to contribute directly to the continued success of the Weissenthurm plant.
• Above‑tariff salary package / 40‑hour work week
• Free on‑site parking / on‑site cafeteria
• Company pension scheme with employer contribution
• A dynamic manufacturing environment with opportunities for personal and professional development.

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About Ardagh Metal Packaging

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player…