Quality Manager

Job Title: Quality Manager

Location: Rabigh, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Company: Pure Life Industries Middle East (PLIME), a subsidiary of Abunayyan Holding.Role Purpose:Lead, establish, and direct the quality management strategy and operational QA/QC framework across plant operations; ensure full compliance with internal quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements (ISO 9001) while driving continuous improvement, defect reduction, and effective non-conformance management.

Key Responsibilities

1- Quality Strategy & Systems Management:Develops, maintains, and enforces the plant-wide Quality Management System (QMS), Quality Control Plans (QCP), and Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) in alignment with ISO 9001 and industry standards.2- Defect & Non-Conformance Management:Oversees non-conformance detection, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAPA, and 8D reporting to resolve quality failures and prevent recurrence across the production line.3- Quality Performance & Statistical Control:Implements Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and Gauge R&R to monitor capability metrics and minimize process variation.4- Audit & Customer Quality Assurance:Leads internal and external quality audits, manages customer complaint resolution (PPM rate monitoring), and aligns plant standards with client/consultant requirements.5- Team Leadership & Safety Oversight:Directs daily activities of Quality Engineers, QC Inspectors, and Safety personnel; drives team capability development and ensures full HSE compliance.Necessary Knowledge and Experience:Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality management within manufacturing operations, with a minimum of 2 years in a direct team leadership role.Education and Certification Minimum Requirements:BSc in Chemical Engineering (required), Master's degree / MBA is preferred.Certifications: ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE); ISO 9001 Lead Auditor; Six Sigma Black Belt.

Technical Skills

Deep expertise in Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) development and implementation.Proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement System Analysis (MSA / Gauge R&R).Advanced capability in Non-Conformance, CAPA, and 8D problem-solving methodologies.Solid background in QMS ISO 9001 auditing, process capability evaluation, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) reduction.Competencies:CollaborationCustomer FocusExcellenceLearningDecision MakingDeveloping OthersInspection & Test Plan (ITP) DevelopmentStatistical Process Control (SPC)Non-Conformance, CAPA & 8D ManagementMeasurement System Analysis & Gauge R&RPlant Quality Systems & Audit Management