Description Within the European Hub / Region in the Transformers Business Unit, we have a vast product portfolio consisting of Power,Distribution, Dry and Traction transformers, alongside components such as bushings and tap changers, andinsulation, all used worldwide on conversion of electrical energy.For our Quality function, we are looking for an Product Line Quality Manager, who will be working immersed in oneof our Product Line organizations and be accountable to thoroughly drive quality excellence end-to-end in ourvalue chain across Hub Europe.
The Product Line Quality Manager will report directly to the Hub Europe Quality Manager and will be located inone of the production facilities: Bad Honnef (Germany), Cordoba (Spain), Monselice (Italy), Ludvika (Sweden),
Lodz (Poland), Vaasa (Finland).No relocation support is offered for this position.
Your responsibilities Reporting functionally to the regional Product Line Operations Manager, you will support the Product Line(PL) with the implementation of the Business Unit (BU) /Global Product Group (GPG) Quality Plan, together with the regional Quality Strategy across the PL
Accountable for development and deployment of local factory QPIs. Executes a regular follow up withfactories
Lead Quality performance in the PL factories, providing governance for all Factory Quality Managers in the PL
Accountable for quality performance towards achievement of Quality targets (RELEXdashboard, key Q KPIs) on Product Line level
Accountable for achievement of the quality improvements in the factories
Lead key improvement projects supporting the quality goals
Support Factory teams by providing Lean 6 Sigma competences
Implement Quality System, common Quality Initiatives within PL
Lead cost out projects (quality related projects, Hard OPQ cost reduction, etc.)
Accountable for continuous improvement measures such as Lean Six Sigma
Responsible for deploying Lean Six Sigma methodology and Certification process across the PL
Attend all PL management meetings, challenge and address activities for Quality improvement, coordinating cross-functional Quality Specialists in Engineering and Marketing & Sales (HUB QualityEnd-to-End strategy) in the Product Line
Represent the HUB Europe dedicated Product Line towards respective Global Product Group
Your background Master degree in Engineering or correlated relevantdiscipline
Demonstrated strong drive and leadership in aQuality Management position in an Manufacturingenvironment, for a minimum of 7 years
A previous hands-on experience in Transformers,an electro-mechanical or related industry on a roleas Quality Manager
Expertise on the delivery of effective and accurateproblem solving with solid Root Cause Analysisusing different methodologies
Strong exposure to processes and methods suchas APQP, Lean 6 Sigma, etc. and tools such asIshikawa, FTA, FMEA, QFD, etc.
Conversational with Quality international standardssuch as, but not limited to, ISO 9001, IEEE or IEC.
Excellent interpersonal & multi-cultural as well asgood soft skills (communication, negotiation &influencing), networker, business savvy, result andaction oriented, resilient, with fluency in English
The Product Line Quality Managers is expected to travel on demand, in average 30% of the time
Local language skills are a plus
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