Head of Production Quality – Jemmel Site

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Head of Production Quality to lead our Jemmel manufacturing site. You will translate strategic objectives into day‑to‑day actions, ensuring the highest standards of product quality, safety, and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Support and convert strategic plans into operational actions.
• Manage departmental budget, monitor cost performance and enforce corrective actions.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and team development.
• Provide technical and disciplinary leadership, set priorities and drive team goals.
• Implement and oversee processes, systems and operational standards.
• Ensure performance, quality assurance and initiate corrective actions when required.
• Manage plant projects and support cross‑functional initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, equipment and systems.
• Oversee operations planning, shift management and resolve bottlenecks.
• Guarantee compliance with EHS policies, regulations and resource allocation.
• Promote a safety culture, conduct risk assessments and raise environmental awareness.

Required profile

• University or engineering degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Proven personnel‑management experience.
• Fluent in English and German.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and strategic thinking abilities.
• Results‑driven, adaptable and able to lead conflict resolution.

Required skills

• Quality tools and auditing techniques.
• 8D Report (RQMS) methodology.
• Q‑Sys reporting.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 standards.
• Familiarity with VDA 6.3 requirements.
• Understanding of VW customer‑specific quality standards.

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead quality initiatives at a major manufacturing site.
• Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation package.