- Understand organizational structures and organizational development to support the quality objectives and build the desired quality culture throughout the organization.
- Understand techniques for facilitating organizational change, removing roadblocks, performing constraint management, motivating employees, and resolving conflicts.
- Deploy strategic goals and objectives into operational plans and improvement projects on all levels of the organization.
- Facilitate and promote problem-solving tools (the seven quality control tools, root cause analysis, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), 8D, and other like models throughout the facility).
- Facilitate and promote process management / lean manufacturing approaches with a quality principled focus.
- Drive process and product improvements to reduce internal defects, warranty, and scrap at all levels of the supply chain.
- Maintain key performance metrics on the results of operating systems and business execution (external warranty, supplier performance, internal PPM, and other KPIs).
- Compile and present quality metrics, countermeasures, and action plans for operations reviews with top management.
- Conduct management reviews of the quality system and adjust as necessary to align the system to the business strategy and adhere to ISO 9001.
- Develop and implement quality specifications, testing, and test procedures for all new products and changes to existing products. Lead Quality team in proactive management of product design and product change process approvals.
- Implement and drive execution of Pentair Quality Management System (QMS) playbook and PIMS Quality Maturity Matrix (QMM) assessment.
- Ensure that training is in alignment with strategic business needs and the quality objective using various methods (training needs analysis, training curriculum development, and techniques for evaluating training effectiveness).
- Work with new product development teams to ensure that products are designed with quality in mind. Including execution of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
- Lead, mentor and coach a team of 7 experienced quality professionals, offering them guidance and support whenever required.
- Create an environment where people can grow and develop, and lead by example in creating a positive, "can do" culture.
- Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to identify issues and enhance organizational design, development, and training.
- Have earned a Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree in Science, Engineering, Quality or equivalent in knowledge, experience and training.
- 5+ years of experience in Quality in a manufacturing environment.
- 3+ years of experience in a decision-making position with the authority to define, execute, or control projects/processes and to be responsible for the outcome.
- Preferably extensive experience with Six Sigma techniques as a (Master) Black Belt.
- ISO 9001 or similar certification experience.
- Have prior success in driving toward world-class product integrity, process quality, and supplier quality using the appropriate technology and business tools such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DOE, and SPC.
- Have experience in handling multiple projects, and driving bottom-line results, and must be able to lead and develop teams consisting of manufacturing personnel (technical and operations), managers, and suppliers.
- Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, a good command of the English language is essential.
- Ensuring leadership involvement and ownership
- Attracting and retaining diverse talent at all levels
- Fostering a globally aware, inclusive culture
- Ensuring our practices are fair and non-discriminatory
Quality Mgr - Enschede, Nederland - Pentair
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Description
:At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy life's essential resources for happier, healthier lives. From our residential and business water solutions to our sustainable innovations and applications, our 11,250 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.
We have an opportunity for a Quality Manager to join our Enschede team. You will provide leadership for the quality team in the resolution of problems and continuous improvement of products, processes, and the quality management system. This position will work within the Enschede Production Management Team addressing all areas of business operations and focusing on achieving quality and operating objectives.
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Diversity and Inclusion:
With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.
We take ongoing action to improve the diversity of our workforce by: