Role Model and leader of Quality Driven Culture. Primary Voice of customer in the plant. Communicate and inspire to implement ownership by everyone. Ensure that a Quality Management System (QMS) is planned, implemented and maintained in support of the manufacturing processes. Driver of Continuous Improvements using advanced data management techniques and quality methods / tools; coordinating necessary deviation management and risk assessment activities. Report to management on the performance of the QMS and quality in general against set objectives. Report & coordinate any need for improvement of product, waste, processes and QMS. Drive Integration of the Continental /Road-Broad / BUs Quality Strategy throughout the plant organization. Drive and promote Quality First.

Task area:

Leader of quality driven culture. Customer quality. Quality in production. Quality in development. Quality management system and data management. People management/ leadership

Required Experience

• Bachelor degree or master degree or similar in engineering or equivalent
• Certifications in quality management systems (IATF, VDA)

• Professional experience (at least 5 years) in quality and manufacturing field
• Experience in automotive business (approx. 2 years) and understanding of automotive environment
• Cross functional experience, preferred

• Experience with manufacturing/ R&D projects (at least 2 years)Supplier development and Customer contacts, continuous improvement, quality assurance, Six Sigma, production management, Industrial engineering.

• At least 5 years in a leadership position, preferably in operational units with functional and disciplinary responsibility for other individuals

• Experience in working with international teams on Quality issues.
• Understanding for different foreign cultures.