Quality Manager

Why Valvoline Global Operations?

Valvoline Global is a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, creating future-ready products and best-in-class services for partners around the globe. Established in 1866, we introduced the world's first branded motor oil, claiming our position as The Original Motor Oil. As an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we continue to invest strategically and expand globally, driving unparalleled product innovation and sustainable business solutions.

Our corporate values of care, integrity, passion, unified, and excellence shape everything we do. Living out our values is what makes our company, our employees, our partners, our customers, and the communities we serve great.

When you join Valvoline Global, you join a culture that is committed to: treating all people with care, operating with integrity, striving for excellence in everything we do, showing passion about delivering on our commitments, and being unified in all our enterprise endeavours.

How You'll Make an Impact

The Quality Manager is responsible for the integrity and effectiveness of the Quality systems in the Plant. You will own and oversee all quality assurance and control activities, including leading the plant lab facility, and ensuring the Quality Control lab operates efficiently.

Responsibilities Include

• Lead efforts in sites ISO 9001:2015. Manage the facility's Quality System: fulfill the Management Rep responsibilities completing internal audits, leading management reviews, and building action plans ensuring execution of appropriate corrective actions.
• Oversee all Quality Assurance and Control (QA/QC) activities, including audits, inspections, and laboratory testing for raw materials, in-process, and finished products.
• Ensure training, testing procedures/ protocols are followed.
• Manage and develop the QA/QC team, fostering a culture of quality and technical expertise in lubricant formulation, testing, and standards compliance.
• Ensure the lab equipment and testing is running to the requirements described by NATA and the ASTM test methods.
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) processes to address non-conformities, customer complaints, and product failures.
• Manage the Incident Report System: documents root causes of customer, internal, and supplier incidents and implements corrective actions where applicable.
• Work directly with the Regional Technical Manager for changes to formulations. Interfaces with Production and blenders to lead changes/updates to the blending systems.
• Apply lubricant product knowledge (base oils, additive packages, finished products) and performance properties to troubleshoot blending issues, ensure consistency, and maintain compliance with industry and environmental regulations.
• Lead safety programs to ensure the safety of employees working in the lab.
• Communicate and ensure compliance with all policies and procedures including WHS, environmental rules, regulations, ISO work instructions and company policies and maintains appropriate records.
• Undertake necessary communications in order to satisfy NATA requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring specifications and documentation is up to date.

What You'll Need

• A minimum of 10+years of experience in Quality assurance.
• Sound knowledge of the requirements standard like ISO 9001.
• Previous successful people management experience.
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively accross all levels of the organization.
• Organized & Balanced, as well as independent and self-sufficient.
• A highly motivated and self-starting individual that is driven by results delivery in an entrepreneurial, fast-changing environment.
• A thought leader who works well across organizations, who is adept at building consensus and help shape the organization's strategy.
• Hands on team player with high energy and enthusiasm for continuous process improvements and the ability to motivate others.
• The ability to be computer savvy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Benefits of Joining the Valvoline Team

• Competitive Remuneration Package:Generous base salary + 12% super + bonus incentive program & 20% annual leave loading
• Wellbeing:2 paid wellness days per year & access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Recognition Programs:Annual ANZ Award Ceremony & Hands on Expertise Awards quarterly
• Endless Opportunities:Global career opportunities, ongoing training & development & access to Pathfinder: a one-stop location for leadership and professional development resources

Additional Information

• Applicants should submit a current resume and cover letter
• The successful candidate must complete a pre-employment medical assessment and undergo background/criminal history checks for any items which may be relevant to the duties of the role
• Applicants must be authorised to work in Australia, and must live in the geographical location of the position

Valvoline is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disabilities.