Northern Region Quality Manager

Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term. Vinidex For over six decades, Vinidex has been leading the way - setting the industry benchmark for pipeline systems and solutions. Our legacy spans across building, infrastructure, agriculture, and civil sectors. We make life flow with groundbreaking, high-quality products, connecting everything from water, gas, and energy throughout Australia. With the Aliaxis group as our parent company, we are part of one of the world's largest global networks to bring solutions to the world's water challenges. We are proud of our focus on operating on 100% renewable energy by 2025 and our recycling programs across our sites, and are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we stand for: We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast- We Care for the environment, our customers and each other- We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions About the role We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, energetic, self-motivated, hands on and experienced Quality Manager to lead the way in all aspects of quality, standards and process improvement initiatives, within our Norther Region in QLD Vinidex manufacturing facilities, at Coopers Plains, Toowoomba, Townsville. Based at Coopers Plains and reporting to the National Quality Manager, you will work on efficiency, quality control and training across all business operations, to ensure we are consistently exceeding our customers’ expectations. You have experience leading a team to mentor, coach and share your expertise to develop your team, as well as collaborative and take pride in being a team player. You will be a master at stakeholder management from GM to shop floor, working closely with customers, analysing, problem solving and using your exceptional negotiating, influencing and relationship building skills to ensure the best results and profitability. What you will do- Manage product testing and inspection data, ensuring compliance of manufactured product and raw materials. Analyse data trends for improvement and initiate action plans.- Maintenance of the QMS ISO9001 accreditation and product licensing.- Responsible for product release, non-conformance management, corrective/preventive actions, compliance and quality audits.- Reporting on product and quality systems compliance and performance.- Effective and proactive management and team leadership. About you- You have a tertiary background in a Science, Engineering, or similar disciplines, and certified in auditing Quality Management Systems (desirable).- 5 years’ minimum experience in a Quality Manager role, leading a team (preferably within the Plastics, Building Materials, Heavy Manufacturing or FMCG, industries).- Good knowledge and management of Quality Systems and Australian Standards, including ISO9001, and experience performing internal audits.- Ability to conduct product testing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment- Computer literate with solid Microsoft Office skills and proficient with ERP/CRM systems (SAP advantageous) with strong administrative and technical report writing skills.- Strong leadership capability and enjoy mentoring and coaching your team to develop and stretch them, including performance management.- Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to build meaningful. relationships with all stakeholders including customers, to problem solve and maintain standards.- Able to work in fast paced environment and manage a variety of tasks and projects.- Driven to promote and maintain project momentum and deadlines and bring the team on the journey of quality and best practice.- Understand the information needs of management and provide sound technical support.- Have an Australian Drivers licence as travel is required as part of this role. Why join us?- Flexible working hours available for school pick up or drop off.- STI bonus program, competitive salary and annual pay review is just some of the ways we reward our employees for their contribution.- You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment.- Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer.- Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family.- We take it further with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards.- Opportunity to join our mentoring and leadership programs.- Diversity, equity, and inclusion is close to our heart as a global business, you will have the opportunity to join the DEI council.- A tailored career development opportunities at home and abroad.- A safe work environment with a strong focus on "Go for Zero". For mor