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Join Essity, a global leader in health and hygiene, and play a vital role in enhancing well-being for people every day. Based at our Springvale manufacturing site, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quality Control professional to oversee product and material quality, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to our mission of Breaking Barriers to Well-Being.
Job Responsibility:
Champion a safe working culture by integrating safety into all decisions and actions
Manage and oversee all quality control (QC) activities, ensuring checks, reporting, and best‑practice QC methods are consistently applied
Lead QC data analytics, statistical process control (SPC), and structured investigations to support data‑driven improvements
Own and maintain the site Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, FSSC, TGA requirements, and Essity global audit frameworks
Prepare for, support, and lead customer and regulatory audits, ensuring timely closure of findings
Define and govern sampling plans (AQL & TAMU) for materials, in‑process checks, and finished goods
Manage customer complaints and drive root‑cause analysis and corrective actions
Assess, develop, and qualify new and existing raw material suppliers, improving performance and reducing non‑conformance
Lead and support quality‑related projects, including material and product trials, specification updates, and cost‑saving initiatives
Collaborate across Production, Procurement, Planning, Maintenance, and Technical teams to support continuous improvement and business goals
Provide leadership and direction to QC technicians, building capability and maintaining a high‑performing team
Requirements:
A degree in Science or Engineering
A minimum of five years’ experience in Quality Management within a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of quality systems, materials, and processing
Experience with ISO 9001 and FSSC requirements
Experience leading QC data analytics, statistical process control (SPC), and structured investigations to support data‑driven improvements
Experience managing customer complaints, root‑cause analysis (RCA), and corrective actions
Experience working with suppliers, managing non‑conformance, and supporting supplier performance improvement
Experience supporting continuous improvement activities, trials, and change management processes
Six Sigma and Lean methodology experience
Lead Auditor training
Experience leading and developing small teams
Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident with full working rights in Australia