Quality Manager

For a challenging role within an internationally active industrial organization. The role reports to senior management and works closely with the Production, Engineering, Industrialization, Supply Chain, Procurement and Research & Development departments. Purpose of the role To ensure, through expertise, leadership and motivation, that products and production processes meet customer requirements, applicable regulations and automotive industry standards, whilst ensuring the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System in accordance with IATF 16949 and related standards. Requirements Degree in Mechanical , Eectronical or Management Engineering Specialization in Quality Systems Management MBA or postgraduate course in management and leadership Languages: Italian and English, German is a plus IATF 16949/ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Ishikawa, lean methodology At least 15 years’ experience in Quality Department product and process within multinational organizations Authority, assertiveness, leadership, decisiveness Good interpersonal skills, effective communication

Key Responsibilities
Management and supervision of the following areas Product Quality Process Quality Quality Management System Supplier Quality Leadership and Team Management Key KPIs Customer PPM Internal PPM Number of customer complaints Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) First Pass Yield (FPY) Audit Score Percentage of corrective actions completed on time Process capability (Cp/Cpk) Supplier quality performance

LOCATION:
Italy – Emilia Romagna CONTRACT: Permanent contract