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# Quality Manager
Adhesive TechnologiesQualityUnited States, Rancho Dominguez, CA, CAFull TimeRegular
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## About this Position
At Henkel, youll be part of an organization thats shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, youll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.
This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit - where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
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## What you´ll do
The Quality Manager provides strategic leadership for all quality functions at the site, ensuring compliance, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. This role owns the end-to-end Quality Management System while driving a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making. The position plays a critical role in aligning quality with business performance and digital transformation initiatives.
### Drives Quality strategy and targets in area of responsibility and uses appropriate reporting tools
Set & Execute Quality Strategy
Define and deploy site quality strategy aligned with global standards and business objectives
Establish KPIs, reporting systems, and governance to drive performance and accountability
Lead Quality Systems & Compliance
Own the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO, IATF, CMMC, and customer-specific requirements
Ensure audit readiness and help manage internal, external, and customer audits
Govern Management Review to align leadership on quality performance and risks
Provide executive oversight of Non-Conforming Material Management (NCMR), customer complaints (CCMS), and supplier quality (SCMS) processes
Ensure disciplined problem-solving (FRPS/A3/8D), effective containment, and sustainable corrective actions
Lead response to major quality events, including product escapes, recalls, and customer escalations
Champion quality related continuous improvement
Using Lean, Six Sigma, and advanced statistical methods (SPC/SQC) and principles
Reduce waste, improve capability across the quality laboratory operations
Ensure and support robust quality planning through FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, and change management (MOC)
Oversee specification and customer requirement review and integration into operations
Support product development and scale-up to ensure quality is built into design and execution
Lead Quality Infrastructure projects
Ensure effective laboratory operations, testing protocols, and release systems
Manage calibration, MSA, document control, and training systems to sustain compliance and capability
Oversee critical equipment reliability and quality-related capital planning
Build and lead a high-performing quality team
Drive training, competency development, and a culture of quality ownership across all functions
Partner across supported businesses
Act as a key member of the site leadership team
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain to deliver customer and business outcomes
Support digital transformation initiatives (e.g., MES/Smart Factory) to enhance data integrity, traceability, and real-time quality control
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## What makes you a good fit
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## Some benefits of joining Henkel
The salary for this role is $115,000.00- $160,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
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## Job Details
JOB ID: 26093547
Job Locations: United States, CA, Rancho Dominguez, CA
Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com
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## How is work at Henkel
### About Henkel
Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
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.
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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, the rule is: 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 an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. 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 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. Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.
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