Company Description
Gerresheimer is the global partner for pharmaceutics, biotech, healthcare, and cosmetics with a very broad product range for pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging solutions and drug delivery systems. The company is an innovative solution provider from concept to delivery of the end product. Gerresheimer achieves its ambitious goals through a high level of innovative strength, industrial competence and concentration on quality and customer focus. In developing innovative and sustainable solutions, Gerresheimer relies on a comprehensive international network with numerous innovation and production centers in Europe, America and Asia. Gerresheimer produces close to its customers worldwide with around 12,000 employees and generated annual revenues in 2023 of around EUR 2bn. With its products and solutions, Gerresheimer plays an essential role in people's health and well-being.
Job Description
As Head of Plant Quality -Syringe Plant, you will lead and develop the plant’s quality organization, ensuring the highest standards of product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational performance.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing the plant quality organization in compliance with operational, regulatory, and GMP requirements
- Managing and developing the quality team, including performance management, coaching, and personnel development
- Ensuring effective induction, qualification, and continuous development of employees through subordinate managers
- Strategic long-term planning regarding personnel, equipment, and processes (e.g., OPSP, CAPEX)
- Acting as the main contact for customers regarding quality matters
- Collaborating closely with plant management, production, HR, customers, and sister plants
- Planning and implementing investments for optimization and plant expansion
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives and coordinating GMS activities
- Managing the quality cost center and KPIs, including reporting and performance monitoring
- Leading quality-related projects within the plant environment
- Conducting management reviews and implementing improvement measures
- Monitoring and supporting internal and external audits
- Planning and conducting production rounds (GMP, 5S)
- Acting as the Plant Quality Management Representative
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Management within a manufacturing environment
- Experience in injection molding, medical devices, or pharmaceutical packaging is highly desirable
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Science, or related field
- Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt) is an advantage
- Strong leadership experience in building, qualifying, and developing teams
- Experience with MES, SAP, and MS Office
- Knowledge of cleanroom environments is a plus
- Excellent communication skills in complex and international environments
- Macedonian and English fluency required; German is an advantage
- Strong leadership qualities with integrity, transparency, and appreciation for people
- High level of intercultural awareness and ability to work in a global environment
- Proactive, flexible, and resilient personality with a confident demeanour
Additional Information
Why Join Us:
- Opportunity to lead a key function in a global organization
- Work in a highly innovative and regulated industry
- Drive continuous improvement and quality excellence
- Collaborate with international teams and customers
- Be part of a company committed to quality, sustainability, and growth
Join us and be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation and excellence. Together, we will drive digital transformation and achieve remarkable results.
