Global Quality Manager

The organisation

Stahl is the world leader in the specialty chemistry of coatings, processing and treatments.

The position

Development of the company's Quality policy and standards.

Tasks & responsibilities

• New position, reporting into the COO of the organisation
• Development of the company's Quality policy and standards
• Certified on QA and SHE through a company wide management system
• Define and roll out Quality control standards in Operations spanning incoming materials, intermediates, and finished goods
• Maintain an effective governance process on the customer complaint and supplier complaint management process
• Setup and maintain the company's wide management system for Quality Assurance, integrate SHE and other compliance relevant standards and have the system
• Formulate a quality management strategy
• Setup a quality reporting standard and manage a continuous monitoring and improvement cycle
• Coordinate and manages regional quality programs, activities and improvements in order to optimise product and process quality while reducing Cost of Poor Quality
• Ensures and drives compliance of quality activities within the sites in line with operational excellence standards
• Contribute to setting clear guidelines for managing raw materials quality and the product introduction process on each site
• Supports on developing standardised quality assurance and control processes and tools
• Provides (technical) assistance and expertise for quality assurance and -improvement and running Quality (ISO) audits
• Develops quality programs for external manufacturing and ensures compliance
• Identifies (strategic) investments for ensuring quality improvements
• Is familiar and complies with all the applicable policies/procedures regarding personal conduct, HSE&S and Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs (PSRA) standards
• Collaborate in global/regional teams and proactively contribute when his/her experience or skills are valuable
• Is familiar and complies with all the applicable policies/procedures regarding personal conduct, HSE&S and Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs (PSRA) standards

Candidate profile

• MSc Chemistry/Engineering, an MBA is a plus
• >15 years' experience in the chemical batch/process industry
• Relevant experience in Quality Assurance
• Relevant experience in Operational Excellence Six Sigma/LSS
• Experience with project management
• Ability to articulate, conceptualize and influence policy and decision making.
• Ability to strategize, plan and strong execution skills.
• Mindset to manage the complexities of change.
• Ability to work with and lead complex and multiple teams
• Independent, passionate with a strong customer focus in safety management and the operations
• Willing to travel 30-50%
• Fluent in English, Spanish is a plus

The offer

Excellent package.

Interested?

You are invited to apply for this position by following the link below.