Available Positions | Quality Manager

Quality Manager – CLOSED

Timis county

On behalf of our client, one of the leading tier automotive suppliers located in Timis county (40 km from Timisoara), we are looking for a Quality Manager.

The Quality Manager Romania will face the following challenges:

Coordinate quality processes for the operations in Romania
Coordinate functionally the Plant Quality Managers for our client’s locations in Romania (3 locations)
Manage complexity in a growing environment, including offering support in launches of new innovative products
Drive lean and continuous improvement to ensure competitive positions through quality assurance
He/ She will report directly to the Country Director for Romania and functionally to Quality EMEA Manager.
He/ She will have several direct reports and will be immediate functional superior of Site Quality Managers.

The Quality Manager Romania will have the following responsibilities:

Manage and Monitor the Quality System and Quality Department Budget
Drive the continuous improvement of the Quality system to ensure alignment and compliance with the Customer requirements
Align Quality strategy with the local Country business plan
Monitor and define Plan (QIPs) to improve YoY the Quality performance (Key Metric)
Promote the understanding and implementation of the Enterprise Operating System (EOS)
Report the Quality performance metrics and identify the main areas of improvement
Provide interface with the Customers on all quality related issues
Represent the customer internally
Champion, support or lead quality improvement initiatives
Ensure that all managers, process owners and supervisors develop and maintain their part of the quality management system
Monitor and advise on how the system is performing, which may often include statistics regarding company performance
Ensure that customer requirements and expectations have been accurately identified and that the organization is meeting or exceeding customer expectations
Drive the implementation and development of a customer-focused culture within the organization
Review financial statements, activity reports and other performance data to measure goal achievement in the area of responsibility
Oversee implementation of Corporate and Divisional policies, goals, objectives as well as procedures and ensure compliance with both external and internal requirements.
Encourage excellence culture and act as a role model
Look for continuous improvement opportunities and generates suggestions
Develop and/or sponsor innovative approaches and ideas.

Job Requirements:

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.
Project Management – Develops project plans; assigns and coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
Communication Skills – Speaks and writes clearly as well as informatively; demonstrates advanced presentation skills to address different audiences and complex content.
Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
Leadership – Displays advanced leadership skills with the ability to adapt to changing situations and/or individuals’ needs.
Managing People – Assigns clear tasks/objectives to direct reports; is able to manage by objectives; provides and accepts feedback; drives performance evaluation for his direct reports.

The Profile:

Minimum Bachelor’s degree (B.S./ B.A.); with 5 years specific experience in a Quality Manager role
The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering (electronics), Industrial Engineering or Management
Knowledge of Quality Assurance Processes including quality achievement and performance improvement across the organization
Deep knowledge of Quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, Problem Solving Techniques (Ishikawa, 5 Whys)
Statistical Process Control (Capabilities, Process Control);
FMEA and Control Plan
MSA- Measurement System Analyses (variable/ attributive data)
Advanced knowledge of ISO 16949, VDA 6.3
Global quality experience gained from multinational companies; preferably in the wiring harness or larger automotive industries
Advanced quality experience within a multi-country environment, including hands-on experience in managing quality processes
Successful track record of managing quality for new product launches
Deep knowledge of contemporary manufacturing processes; such as lean manufacturing; Six Sigma certification preferred
Experience in a high-matrix international environment
A background in standardizing processes and implementing common approaches
Ability to coordinate large teams and bring people together
Fluent English skills (written and verbal), German knowledge is an advantage