What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Quality Director position at Tarkett?
The Manufacturing Quality Director is responsible for leading and overseeing the quality assurance and control processes across all TNA manufacturing operations. This position ensures that products meet both internal and external quality standards, comply with regulatory requirements, and meet customer expectations. Working closely with the manufacturing operations quality and engineering teams, the Director will drive continuous improvement initiatives, implement quality control procedures to ensure efficient and effective manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Strategy & Leadership:
Education:
With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.
Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach.
Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com
Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Strategy & Leadership:
- Develop and implement the company’s quality management strategy in alignment with business objectives.
- Lead through influence and mentor the quality teams, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, R&D, and supply chain, to embed quality into all aspects of manufacturing.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality management systems (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001, GMP, and other relevant regulatory standards.
- Ensure all manufacturing processes adhere to national and international quality standards, as well as company-specific policies.
- Lead audits (internal and external) and manage relationships with regulatory agencies, customers, and certification bodies.
- Support local operations teams driving initiatives to improve product quality, reduce waste, and enhance manufacturing efficiency.
- Utilize root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action processes (CAPA) to resolve/prevent quality issues.
- Utilize Six Sigma, 12 step or similar methodologies to improve quality and operational performance.
- Oversee quality data collection, analysis, and reporting, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of key quality metrics (KPIs).
- Provide senior leadership with insights into trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement in product quality and manufacturing processes.
- Act as the primary point of contact for technical quality-related customer complaints, ensuring timely investigation and resolution.
- Maintain timely communication with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders regarding quality performance and improvements.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- 10 years of experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience implementing DFMEA,QFD & other Robust design processes
- Proven track record of managing quality systems in compliance with ISO, GMP, or similar standards.
- Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma (Black Belt certification preferred), and other continuous improvement methodologies.
- A commitment that Safety is #1
- Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!
- Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.
- We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.
- We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.
- We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.
With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.
Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach.
Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com
Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.
