Quality Control Manager

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

Position Title: Quality Control Manager

Location: Willebroek, Belgium

Position Overview:

The position of Site Quality Manager reports to the Site Manager. He/she is an important member of the site management team and will focus on improving processes to achieve zero defects and maximum customer satisfaction return.

The employee has the responsibility and authority to ensure compliance with customer requirements (selection of special features, setting of Quality objectives and associated training, corrective and preventive actions, product design and development; analysis of capacity, logistics data and analysis of customer indicator dashboards and consultation of customer internet portals).

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Organize quality by deploying HB Fuller quality policies in the Willebroek Plant.
• Coordinate the activities of the quality control laboratory: release of products and lead the resolution of non-conformities.
• Coordinate the Quality management system.
• Coordinate the development and processing of customer complaints.
• Promoting Quality Awareness.
• Collaborate with the EIMEA Quality Manager.
• Manage customer audits and on-site certification audits.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s in chemistry or Diploma in chemical engineering or process engineering with 8 years of professional experience; EHS, regulatory would-be a plus,
• Very good spoken and written English and Dutch language skills,
• Good teamwork with high communication skills, ability to inspire enthusiasm others and to carry out demanding projects,
• +4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment,
• +3 years of experience in the chemical industry, adhesive industry or specialty chemicals or pharmaceutical industry,
• Ability to analyze and evaluate a manufacturing process,
• Knowledge of Quality standards (ISO 9001, 14001, FSCC 22 000) and Lean tools (6 sigma certification would be a plus),
• Good computer skills, MS Office and MS Project, Word, Excel, Power point.
• Ability to work independently,
• Hands-on mentality
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment,

Preferred Requirements: 

• Qualified and experienced quality auditor,
• Experience in international companies, working with different cultures,
• Leadership and entrepreneurial skills.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.