Quality & Process Manager for Gyproc, Fredrikstad

Quality & Process Manager for Gyproc, Fredrikstad

Are you an experienced manager with previous experience working in quality and process management? Do you have a background from process industry and are you motivated by a new challenge in a key position where your contribution makes a big difference?

Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of a World-Leading Green Manufacturing Site!

The Role

At Gyproc’s factory in Fredrikstad –a fully electric Gypsum Board factory – innovation, investment, and sustainability go hand in hand.

As Quality & Process Manager you will lead Gyprocs Quality & Process department with overall responsibility for product quality and process optimization. You will play a central role in ensuring that production meets internal performance goals as well as external customer expectations.

Your responsibility will include driving quality improvement projects, handling deviations, leading and supporting improvement initiatives, and ensuring that procedures are in place to deliver high and consistent quality at optimal cost. You will also take ownership of optimizing the production process to secure efficient, reliable operations and excellent product results.

This is a highly collaborative position where you will work closely with the Maintenance, Production, HSE, and Logistics Managers.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support and actively contribute to the implementation of the company’s business concept, vision, policies, and operational plans, including quality, safety, and environmental standards and targets.
• Ensure that all processes are run to meet customer expectations regarding quality and standards.
• Within the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) framework, lead the QPC work, ensure progress in various projects with high quality, and initiate projects and actions within the area of responsibility.
• Lead and manage the department in line with company plans and strategies.
• Own and drive the quality and recipe modules.
• Train team leaders and process operators as needed.
• Drive product development in alignment with Gyproc’s strategic goals.
• Ensure that the laboratory operates efficiently and in a structured manner.
• Analyze data and provide insights that drive strategic decision-making.

The position is based at Gyproc’s facility in Øra, Fredrikstad, and is part of the site’s management team. You report directly to the Site Manager.

Is this you?

To be successful in this position you have previous experience from a similar position with personnel management responsibility within the process industry. You have a good understanding of production processes and experience in leading and developing operational operations. You have a strong understanding of product specifications and industry standards. A university degree is desirable; however, other relevant education combined with extensive and broad experience may also be considered sufficient.

You have practical experience from working with improvement work within World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and / or Lean along with good knowledge of the tools and processes involved. The role requires that you are confident in using relevant IT and business systems, and that you communicate professionally in both Norwegian or Swedish and English.

In this recruitment, your personal qualities will be of great importance. We are looking for a strong leader who is driven, positive and forward-thinking. To be successful in the role, you need to have excellent organizational skills, being a strong decision maker and initiative taker. Furthermore, we see that you communicate effectively and have a talent for building trust and involving others in your work."