Director of Quality and EHS

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As the Director of Quality and EHS at Körber USA, you are entrusted with the comprehensive management of quality and environmental, health, and safety standards. This role is crucial for maintaining the highest levels of product, plant, supplier, project, and service quality, while ensuring adherence to ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and ISO 45000 standards. You will lead the implementation and ongoing management of our Quality Management System (QMS), oversee environmental management activities, and coordinate safety improvements, reporting, and corrective actions.

This position also includes managing all related safety, environmental, and health activities, serving as the primary liaison with contract staff for these areas, and monitoring key safety and environmental KPIs..Your Role in Our Team Craft, implement, and uphold the Quality Vision and Mission for Körber USAStrategically plan and execute initiatives to meet or surpass quality KPIs, enhancing product warranty, reducing the cost of poor quality, and boosting customer satisfaction

Oversee the development and enforcement of quality assurance policies and procedures to ensure product reliability and compliance with international standards

Manage the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and ISO 45000 standards

Lead and develop the Quality department, setting clear objectives and ensuring all team members are proficient in current quality standards and practices

Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation within the quality team Customer and Supplier Interaction Engage with customers to collect feedback and drive service and product quality improvements

Enhance supplier relationships and improve supplier quality through regular evaluations and cooperative improvement programs

Manage all regulatory and standard compliance issues effectively

Conduct and supervise internal and external quality audits to maintain ongoing compliance and identify areas for enhancement

Product Quality:
Set and enforce quality standards to ensure all products consistently meet or exceed customer expectations

Plant Quality:
Manage quality assurance across manufacturing operations to align with both internal and external standards

Supplier Quality:
Develop a comprehensive supplier quality program that includes criteria for vendor selection, quality audits, and ongoing performance evaluations

Project Quality:
Integrate quality planning and control into project management processes, ensuring all major projects comply with project specifications

Service Quality:
Define standards for service delivery that align with our commitment to customer satisfaction and monitor post-sales service quality

Enhance environmental, health, and safety practices in line with ISO 14000 and ISO 45000 standards

Manage relationships with third-party safety contract service providers to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations

Develop safety reporting protocols to monitor performance and implement necessary improvements, coordinating closely with Safety Service Providers Oversee all safety, environmental, and health-related activities, serving as the primary liaison with contract staff for these areas

Perform other duties as assigned

Your Profile Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams

Creates a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation

Ability to drive organizational change and influence leaders across functions

Builds a strong safety-first and quality-focused culture throughout the organization

Leads through collaboration, trust, transparency, and employee engagement

Deep knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Expertise in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards

Experience leading audits, corrective actions, compliance programs, and certification activities

Strong understanding of safety management, environmental compliance, and risk mitigation

Ability to establish and execute a quality and EHS strategy aligned with business goals

Experience driving KPI improvement, customer satisfaction, warranty…