K18 Hair · 6 hours ago
Director, Quality and Process Engineering
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive quality management system that aligns with Unilever standards and relevant global regulatory requirements.
Oversee quality control processes, ensuring all products meet K18's quality benchmarks and customer expectations.
Implement and manage quality control processes to monitor and assess product quality from raw materials through to finished goods.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, safety, and industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, etc.)
Lead investigations into product quality issues or non-conformance implementing corrective and preventive actions as necessary.
Evaluate and optimize operational workflows and manufacturing processes to improve product quality, reduce costs, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
Responsible for driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and ensuring that products meet both internal and external quality standards.
Collaborate with R&D and Supply chain teams to design and implement robust production processes that support product innovation.
Lead promo sets development and support ongoing packaging changes and improvement (Engineering change orders: ECO)
Work closely with supply chain, product development, and marketing teams to ensure quality and process standards alignment.
Partner with Data Science team to identify trends, root causes of quality issues, and areas for improvement.
Act as the primary point of contact for quality-related matters, communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality assurance and process engineering, preferably in the cosmetics or personal care industry
Proven track record of leading quality improvement initiatives and managing cross-functional teams
Strong knowledge of Industry requirements and quality standards (e.g., ISO, GMP)
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible team player who can work independently and with cross-functional teams
Willing to travel up to 30% of the time
Preferred
Master's degree
Working knowledge and experience in Lean / six sigma
Company
K18 Hair
K18 Hair is a cosmetics manufacturer that offers a variety of products for nourishing and repairing hair.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$25MKey Investors
VMG PartnersSpringboard Growth Capital
2023-12-22Acquired· undefined
2022-01-25Private Equity· $25M
2021-01-01Series Unknown· undefined
Recent News
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