As Quality Manager, you will be responsible for driving the continuous improvement and sustainable execution of Integrated Management System activities across Uhde. Your main responsibilities include:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the global Integrated Management System (IMS) with focus on ISO 9001 and industry standards.
• Drive global implementation of IMS and Quality Management requirements, ensuring effective communication and document governance.
• Ensure effective dissemination of IMS documents, including internal and external technical standards.
• Lead Business Process Management initiatives, monitor process maturity, and ensure compliance.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through training, audits, and best practice implementation.
• Plan and execute internal audits, consolidate findings, and oversee preventive measures and corrective actions for nonconformities.
• Prepare Management Reviews, monitor KPIs, and provide data-driven insights for risk mitigation and performance improvement.
• Lead global quality and continuous improvement projects across the organization.

• University degree in engineering, ideally with a commercial qualification (e.g., MBA) or business administration (or similar).
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in quality management, preferably in plant engineering.
• Proven experience in audit techniques and reporting with relevant certifications, e.g. certified Internal Auditor / Lead Auditor for ISO 9001 and additional certifications in Quality Management.
• Proven experience in Six Sigma and Lean Management is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, especially at management level.
• Excellent moderation and presentation abilities.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Project Management expertise with the ability to lead initiatives across global teams.
• Fluent in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools.

We work together closely and respect each other, for over 200 years now and up till today. If that is just as important to you as it is to us, please apply online now under specification of your salary requirement and your notice period.

It goes without saying, that we would like to offer attractive working conditions. This includes for example:

• Performance-based remuneration in accordance with the North Rhine-Westphalia metal and electrical industry collective agreement (30 days of vacation, 35-hour week, vacation pay, and special payments in accordance with the collective agreement)
• Flexible and family-friendly working time models and the option of mobile working
• Attractive company pension scheme with the option of investing part of your gross remuneration in your future at a favorable tax rate and attractive interest rate
• Group-wide and Uhde-internal training programs from individual training courses to clearly defined development paths
• Comprehensive health and prevention services, e.g., thyssenkrupp internal health campaigns, sports groups, and participation in the Employee Assistance Program
• Sustainable mobility benefits: free charging infrastructure for electric cars and e-bikes, company bicycle leasing, and a subsidy for the Deutschlandticket
• Corporate benefits with numerous discounts for leisure, technology, travel, and more
• Community & team culture: regular team and company events strengthen our cohesion

Sven Thier

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