Quality Manager

Job ID: 15228 

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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Purpose of the role:

At Newell Brands, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact in a high-profile leadership role where quality, compliance and continuous improvement are central to how we win. As Quality Manager, you will shape and lead the quality agenda for our Hillegom manufacturing site, helping ensure our products meet the highest internal, regulatory and customer standards while supporting a culture of excellence across the plant.

You will be responsible for implementing, maintaining and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with OTC GMP, FDA, ISO, NSF, NVWA and other applicable local regulations. You will also play a critical role in strengthening site capabilities, embedding quality into daily operations and building trust with internal and external stakeholders.

Leading the full Quality organization, you will inspire, coach and develop your team while championing sustainable compliance, operational discipline and continuous improvement. This is a role for someone who enjoys combining strategic leadership with hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

As a member of the Hillegom Management Team, you will act as the trusted point of contact for all quality-related matters, partnering cross-functionally to drive performance, manage risk and help deliver products that light up everyday moments for consumers.

Why join Newell Brands? At Newell Brands, you’ll be part of a collaborative, inclusive and values-driven environment where people are empowered to lead, grow and make a real impact. With a portfolio of iconic brands, meaningful career development opportunities, competitive rewards and benefits, and a culture built on integrity, teamwork, ownership, leadership and passion for winning, this role offers the chance to build something meaningful while advancing your career.

Quality Manager

What you will do:

Quality & Regulatory Compliance 

• Ensure compliance with OTC GMP, FDA 21 CFR requirements, ISO standards and customer certifications 
• Own, maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) 
• Ensure all product specifications, procedures and records are compliant and up to date 
• Review and approve validation activities and line updates where required 
• Ensure appropriate supplier qualification and raw material compliance 
• Own and ensure effective execution of deviation investigations, CAPA management and root cause analysis processes
• Ensure data integrity principles are applied across all quality systems and laboratory activities, in line with FDA expectations

Audits & Inspections 

• Lead and coordinate all internal and external audits (FDA, ISO, NSF, NVWA and customer audits) 

• Act as primary site contact for regulatory authorities and inspectors 

• Ensure timely and effective closure of audit findings and CAPAs 

Batch Review & Product Release 

• Ensure robust batch documentation review processes are in place 

• Provide final quality oversight on batch disposition and escalation of quality risks 

• Ensure appropriate oversight of QC laboratory activities 
• Act as final decision authority on product quality disposition and escalation of quality risks

Leadership & Site Management 

• Provide leadership and support to all members of the Quality team 
• Train, coach and drive adherence to quality and GMP requirements across production and support functions
• Provide regular reporting on Quality KPIs and site performance to the Management Team 
• Manage Quality budget requirements in alignment with the Site Manager 
• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Supply Chain and R&D to ensure compliance is embedded in operations 

What you will bring:

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant technical or scientific discipline 

Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a regulated manufacturing environment 

• Proven leadership experience in a Quality Management role 

• Experience with OTC products, FDA-regulated environments and GMP systems 

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of quality systems, root cause analysis and CAPA management 

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills 

• Ability to operate independently and make risk-based decisions 

• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and verbal 

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail 

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments.