Head of Quality Management

About the role

LEONI, a global provider of products, solutions and services for power distribution and connectivity in the automotive industry, is looking for a Head of Quality Management in Mateur. The role carries functional accountability for Quality Management at plant level and reports to the Quality Operations segments.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the Quality Management organisation according to defined objectives and KPIs
• Design and lead Quality Management initiatives
• Take responsibility for standards, governance and processes in the area of responsibility
• Define and steer budgets for activities within the area of responsibility
• Supervise multiple Quality Management organisation units
• Propose and implement measures for team performance, organisational flexibility, diversity, succession planning, coaching, change management and personal growth
• Request a Q-Task Force for major quality problems to provide tools, methods and know-how
• Have the authority to stop production and/or shipment to reduce the risk of non-compliant processes or products
• Ensure systems comply with customer regulations, IATF 16949 and all local regulations

Required profile

• University degree in a relevant field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Quality Operations or a related position, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Fluent English and French

Required skills

• IATF 16949 compliance knowledge
• Communication, social and intercultural sensitivity
• Change management, target and result orientation, motivation and resilience
• Self-organisation, conflict management and teamwork