Roles and missions of the quality manager
The quality manager is an essential professional for a company. His or her main mission is to ensure that the products or services provided by the company meet the defined quality standards.
The main responsibilities of a quality manager include
- Develop and maintain quality policies and procedures in accordance with current standards and guidelines.
- Ensure quality control in order to detect and correct defects in products or services provided.
- Monitor production processes and supplier interventions to ensure product excellence.
- Develop and implement test plans to improve products and services.
- Conduct satisfaction surveys and quality audits and ensure satisfactory results.
- Collect and analyze quality data and use it to improve performance.
- Ensure that products and services provided meet current quality and safety standards.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on quality results and present to management.
- Develop and implement training programs for employees and suppliers to ensure optimal quality.
- Identify and resolve quality issues in collaboration with suppliers and other departments.
- Participate in meetings, seminars and workshops to promote quality and share expertise.
Salary and career development of a quality manager
A quality manager's main task is to ensure that the products and services offered meet the quality requirements defined by the company for its customers. Depending on the sector of activity and experience, the gross annual salary of a quality manager can vary.
- 0 to 2 years: between 25 000 and 30 000 euros
- 2 to 5 years: between 30 000 and 35 000 euros
- 5 to 10 years: between 35 000 and 45 000 euros
- 10 to 15 years: between 45 000 and 55 000 euros
- More than 15 years: more than 55 000 euros
A quality manager who wishes to give a new impetus to his or her career can turn to several professions:
- Quality manager
- Quality management manager
- Quality consultant
- Quality auditor
- Quality trainer
