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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
QA Specialist (Contracted manufacturing quality assurance)
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About this Position
Local manufactured (JPCM) products, manufacturing sites, co-packing site.
It is also responsible for the quality management of imported products from GSC, China, Thailand and U.S, as the situation requires.
What you´ll do
Lead the quality performance in the country.
Ensure compliance with Henkel quality requirements as well as any applicable legal and regulatory standard related to quality and product safety.
Define, review, update and continuously improve the local quality management system in
compliance with Henkel Q strategy and Integrated management system.
Regular inspection and auditing contract manufacturers/raw material and package suppliers
Lead discussion and drive decisions and solution with relevant stakeholders on potential quality incidents.
Improve quality issues of manufacturing site causes with sites.
Analyse and improve on consumer complaints received from Customer Service.
Manage collected data on NP and product STD documents.
Attend on Zero/first production on site.
Manage laboratory equipment and environment.
Deal with local authority requirement and Henkel requirement with Q manager.
Manage laboratory equipment and environment.
Communicate with Asia Q on JP quality incidents with Q manager.
Manage quality in the transportation and warehousing process with Q manager.
Regularly inspect the quality executions in the LSP (Logistics Service Provider) with Q manager.
What makes you a good fit
Must Have
Collaborate with the team for better capability and performance.
Build good networks within the country organizations, including the supply chain team and commercial teams.
Contribute to region for quality management process with Q manager.
Nice to Have
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP
Experience of hygienic design and manufacturing
Experience of working with local contracted suppliers, especially manufacturing site
Good knowledge and experience in local cosmetics regulation
Good experiences of collaboration with regional and global team
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Retirement Pension Plan (Corporate DC and CB composition)
- Sick Leave
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Supplementary Workers' Accident Insurance
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26099870
Job Locations: Japan, Tokyo-To, Shinagawa
Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.jp@henkel.com
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English. Should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company, you will be working with colleagues from all over the world, and English is our official company language. Generally, our recommendation is to please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact, it is our expectation that Henkel employees will want to grow and explore different career paths during their time with us. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and in two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
If I have questions regarding my application, who do I contact?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.