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Factory Quality & OPEX Manager 80-100% (f/m/d)

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Factory Quality & OPEX Manager 80-100% (f/m/d)

Zurich, Switzerland

Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products, is renowned worldwide as a specialist for power transmission and distribution. As a Local Product Group of High Voltage Products, the High Current Systems unit is responsible for the development, sales, manufacturing, and service of generator circuit-breaker systems.

We are looking for a Factory Quality and OPEX Manager 80-100% (f/m/d) who will lead the entire quality function and be a part of the business's management team. You will be utilizing your management skills and experience to establish and maintain a Quality Culture, by assuring and controlling quality with systems, tools and teams to meet customer expectations while ensuring sustainable operations.

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Your responsibilities

  • Assure quality of all products and services. Final authority to provide disposition of non-conforming material and product shipped to customers and received from suppliers
  • Assure compliance with all external and internal regulations, specifications and standard work
  • Implement, audit, consistently apply and sustain the local Quality Management System and suggest system improvements
  • Focus management on the appropriate metrics and actions based on those metrics across the organization, assuring effective tracking of operational performance. Report on quality metrics from Unit perspective, analyze (key organizational) quality metrics and perform periodical reviews to evaluate results and establish action plans to close the gaps
  • For the quality function lead Mission Control, and actively participate in (internal and external) audits, follow up actions. Monitor and improve product and process efficiency by providing an independent audit function
  • Oversee and timely allocate quality resources for Quality Operations and drive the CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) process with all functions involved
  • Develop (recruit, train, mentor) quality and related personnel aligned with the LOM. Maintain Succession Plan
  • Influence business bottom line results by quality process improvement. Maintain Quality department budget and control related expenses and investments
  • Drive continuous improvement and LeanSixSigma methods through Lighthouse project, benchmarking vis-its and other projects
  • Coordination of certification efforts regarding ISO certified management systems for our operating units

Your background

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical engineering discipline or related discipline
  • More than 10 years of experience in various functions of quality management, program and project management
  • More than 3 years leadership experience and talent development
  • Ability to travel about 20% (domestic and international)
  • Experience in quality management, operations, lean manufacturing processes and visual management is a must
  • ASQ Certification for Certified Quality Manager is preferred
  • Six Sigma Green Belt mandatory, Black Belt preferred
  • Fluency in English verbally and written

Our flexible work practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

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Client-provided location(s): Zürich, Switzerland
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-94967
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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