Quality Director

Job summary

The role involves leading quality and environmental health and safety (EHS) initiatives within a manufacturing environment, focusing on innovation and operational excellence. The position requires collaboration with site leadership and managing significant budgets for quality and EHS initiatives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in quality and safety management in a manufacturing setting, preferably in automotive.
• Proven transformational leadership skills with a track record of managing change and improving operations.
• Strong people management abilities and experience in organizational development.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the direction for quality and EHS, collaborating with the leadership team.
• Build and motivate a diverse team to foster high performance.
• Act as a business partner to site leadership, handling customer audits and complaints.
• Promote a zero-defect culture through defect elimination strategies.
• Align QEHS initiatives with overall business strategy and manage substantial budgets.
• Lead global initiatives for knowledge sharing and process alignment across sites.

Skills

• Expert knowledge of quality processes and supply chain management, including certifications like IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and Six Sigma.
• Proficiency in LEAN methodologies and failure analysis.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting complex information clearly.

Education

• Relevant degree in engineering or a related field is preferred.

Tools

• Familiarity with quality management systems and tools relevant to large-scale manufacturing.