As part of a small, cohesive and motivated team, you will report directly to the Board, with your main responsibilities:
In collaboration with the Administrative and Communication Manager, ensure the smooth running of the AQC and the implementation of projects assigned by the Board.
Ensure the chemical conformity of materials used in commercial productions and projects assigned by the Board.
Responsible for internal and external audits and certifications.
MISSION 1: To ensure the smooth running of the association
Participate in the development of strategy and organisation with the statutory bodies in accordance with the responsibilities of the established processes.
Establish and ensure the proper execution of the budget in accordance with the responsibilities of the established processes.
Report to the Board on the projects entrusted to it.
Participate in and prepare statutory and operational meetings with the administrative manager.
Supervise staff for whom the position is responsible.
Manage relations and contracts with external service providers within its scope.
Develop external relations and represent the association and its members.
Ensure that AQC members and their stakeholders are informed of current and proposed regulatory requirements and their impact on their activities.
MISSION 2: Chemical Compliance
Define the test policy and control plans for all components and finished products.
Responsible for proper sampling, sending to the laboratory, reviewing reports and summarising in databases.
Manage the Scientific Department for Harm Reduction Programmes AQC.
Manage non-conformities (investigations and associated action plans).
Conduct regulatory review of chemical compliance contracts required of members.
Perform technical and regulatory watch and provide recommendations to members to prepare for future regulations.
Analyse the brand commitments relating to chemical compliance received by members.
MISSION 3: AQC internal quality system
Manage the internal quality documentation system.
Manage the technical and operational aspects of quality assurance.
Implement and monitor ISO certification.
Monitor performance (in particular using quality indicators).
Improve processes using PDCA methodology.
Manage and update quality documentation.
Conduct risk analysis and implement preventive actions to minimise the occurrence of identified risks; in particular risks relating to the confidentiality and security of the association's data and that of its members.
MISSION 4: Traceability
Provide support and advice to the Traceability Process Manager.
Carry out traceability services (Supply Chain Mapping).
Perform technical and regulatory monitoring, in particular changes to the EUDR.
MISSION 5: Credibility
Coordinate the definition of the requirements for each certification with the members (specifications, audit questionnaires, etc.) based on the current and future regulatory context, as well as the needs of the watch brands.
Make certification decisions and issue AQC certificates.
Update the rules for evaluating leather suppliers.
Annually update the assessments of leather suppliers, inform the recipients and manage the distribution of proofs (such as badges).
Plan and coordinate audits of production sites: Tanneries; Wristband manufacturers; Rubber manufacturers.
Manage relations with auditors, including contractual relations.
Monitor and update action plans.
Organise and carry out Laboratory listing audits.
Update the certification recognition plan.
Knowledge
Advanced degree in science, ideally chemistry.
Excellent command of English and French.
Team management.
Project management.
Understanding of the legislative and regulatory aspects.
Italian is an advantage.
Know-how
Organisation and preparation of meetings and events.
Neat presentation (oral/written).
Leadership and moderation skills.
Experience in Quality Management (Quality Control / Quality Assurance).
Public relations.
Become an AQC ambassador.
Popularisation.
Additional Skills
Solution-oriented.
Comfortable dealing and negotiating with multiple stakeholders.
Sense of initiative and understanding of responsibilities.
Team spirit.
Management, organisational and rigorous skills.
An analytical mind.
Experience
At least 5 years' significant experience in chemical compliance and quality management, as well as ESG and Regulatory Affairs, in a scientific environment such as chemistry, pharmaceuticals, tanning within a Quality Control/Quality Assurance department.
Experience in leather or leather goods would be an asset.
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