Product Excellence Specialist

ph3Team Purpose /h3pThe Circular Excellence team works to strengthen the performance, quality, and efficiency of our circular solutions by connecting technical expertise, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance across the full value chain. /ppThe team acts as a centre of excellence, supporting Production, RD, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Purchasing, and other functions to ensure robust processes, consistent materials, strong quality standards, and clear sustainability objectives. /ph3Your Role /h3pAs Product Excellence, you will act as a strategic driver of our quality and process landscape, rather than simply acting as the guardian of quality standards. /ppDrawing on your plastics expertise, hands‑on experience with extrusion equipment, and strong knowledge of polymer processing, you will optimise processes, increase efficiency, and secure quality across the entire value chain—from raw material to finished product, with a strong focus on food‑contact applications using virgin and recycled PET. /ph3What We Are Looking For /h3pWe are looking for someone with a strong technical foundation in plastics engineering, process engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, or a comparable technical field, combined with relevant experience in quality management within industrial environments, ideally in plastics, packaging, recycling, or process industries. /ppHands‑on experience with extrusion equipment and polymer processing—both virgin and recycled—is essential, together with knowledge of quality management systems, statistical analysis, continuous improvement methodologies, and food‑contact regulatory requirements. /ppWe value a strategic mindset, strong analytical capabilities, a solution‑oriented approach, a high sense of ownership, and the ability to influence and collaborate across functions in an international and dynamic environment. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3h3Quality Strategy Management Systems /h3ulliDevelop and implement a long‑term quality strategy for the PET packaging and recycling portfolio. /liliDesign, implement, and continuously improve quality management systems, including ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, and relevant industry‑specific standards. /liliDefine and maintain quality policies, procedures, and documentation in line with corporate, customer, and regulatory requirements. /liliEstablish, monitor, and report key quality KPIs—such as scrap rate, complaints, and right‑first‑time—and drive corrective and preventive actions. /li /ulh3Process Optimisation Technical Excellence /h3ulliAnalyse and optimise production processes, with a strong focus on extrusion and polymer processing using virgin and recycled materials. /liliIdentify process bottlenecks and inefficiencies and implement improvement measures using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC. /liliSupport the scale‑up of new materials, formulations, and products from pilot stage to industrial production. /liliDefine and maintain stable process windows, control plans, and quality parameters to ensure robust operations. /li /ulh3Cross‑functional Collaboration, Audits Compliance /h3ulliWork closely with Production, RD, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Purchasing to ensure material quality, process stability, and sustainability targets. /liliCollaborate with suppliers to define quality requirements, manage specifications, and support supplier development and qualification. /liliPlan and lead internal and external audits—including ISO, FSSC, and customer audits—and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions. /liliEnsure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, food‑contact, and safety requirements, including HACCP and risk analyses. /li /ulh3Data Analysis, Training Continuous Improvement /h3ulliUse data analysis, statistical tools, and root cause analysis methods to prevent defects and optimise processes. /liliPrepare regular reports on quality and process performance for management, including recommendations for strategic and operational decisions. /liliConduct training sessions and workshops to strengthen quality awareness and process understanding at all levels. /liliPromote a culture of continuous improvement and structured problem‑solving, fostering ownership of quality on the shop floor. /li /ulh3Experience Qualifications /h3pA degree in Plastics Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a comparable technical field is required, together with several years of professional experience in quality management, ideally within the plastics, packaging, recycling, or process industry. /ppStrong hands‑on experience with extrusion equipment and polymer processing for food‑contact applications is essential. The role also requires solid knowledge of ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, SPC, MSA, capability analyses, 8D, Ishikawa, FMEA, Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma. Experience in recycling, resin suppliers, food‑contact regulations, EU Regulation 10/2011, EC 2022/1616, EFSA technical dossiers for rPET processes, and traceable Declarations of Compliance will be highly valued. /ph3Success in This Role /h3pWithin the first 6-12 months, success in this role will be measured by your ability to: /pulliDefine a clear roadmap for the PET and rPET quality strategy, aligned with the objectives of Circular Excellence. /liliImprove the stability of critical processes, particularly extrusion and polymer processing, reducing variability, scrap, and rework. /liliEstablish reliable quality and process KPIs, supported by regular reporting and data‑driven corrective actions. /liliEnsure regulatory compliance and strong readiness for audits, certifications, and customer requirements. /liliStrengthen the culture of quality and continuous improvement on the shop floor, promoting ownership, cross‑functional collaboration, and structured problem‑solving. /li /ulh3Meet the Team /h3pYou will join Circular Excellence within Circular Solutions, working with global and local teams focused on improving recycling performance, product quality, process stability, and technical excellence. This is a highly cross‑functional, technical, and international environment where collaboration with Production, RD, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Purchasing, and suppliers will be key. /ph3Meet Your Manager /h3pYou will report to Simone Tirelli, Senior Manager Technical Excellence, within Circular Excellence. His role focuses on establishing, managing, and continuously improving technical standards, processes, and technologies across the circular solutions value chain. /ppYou will work with a manager who combines technical vision, a continuous improvement mindset, and a strong focus on building consistent standards that enable safe, efficient, cost‑effective, and stable‑quality operations. He is also committed to supporting the team, encouraging learning, and helping people develop and grow in their roles. /ph3What Is It Like to Work at Faerch? /h3pWorking at Faerch means being part of an international company with a clear purpose: advancing more circular, sustainable, and efficient packaging solutions. In Circular Solutions, you will directly contribute to transforming recycled materials into high‑quality products for food‑contact applications, supporting Faerch’s ambition to lead circularity at industrial scale. /ph3Are You the Person We Are Looking For? /h3pAre you motivated by combining technical expertise, quality, data analysis, and continuous improvement to raise product and process standards in a recycling, PET, and food‑packaging environment? If you want to make a real impact on the efficiency, quality, and sustainability of our circular solutions, this could be the opportunity for you. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr