VP, Global Quality & EOHS Leader

Burckhardt Compression AG; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working conditions

Above-average pension fund

Professional development opportunities

Structured induction process

Job summary

Burckhardt Compression AG in Winterthur seeks a visionary VP Group Quality & EOHS to lead quality culture across the group, aligning with mission and driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The role holds operational responsibility for Q&EOHS in the SYST Division and its entities, while partnering with two divisions and Executive Management to execute a strategic quality plan and reporting dashboards.

Qualifications

• University Degree preferably in Engineering
• Extensive experience in Quality and Supplier Quality at both operational and strategic level
• Proven ability to lead a large team across multiple locations and cultures
• Proficient English; German and other languages advantageous
• Leadership skills with ability to inspire and influence a large organization
• Ability to work in a matrix organization and across hierarchies
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong project management and people development capabilities

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic quality plan in partnership with Burckhardt Compression’s Divisions (SYST and SERV) and Executive Management
• Design and implement dashboards for effective reporting
• Coordinate global quality-related activities between functions and legal entities
• Establish QA governance and maintain ISO 9001-compliant QMS across Switzerland and assigned entities
• Lead audits (internal and external) and ensure continuous improvement
• Support and guide R&D gate reviews and process optimization initiatives
• Drive a safety and EOHS culture across the organization and promote mental health initiatives

Job description

Burckhardt Compression AG in Winterthur seeks a visionary VP Group Quality & EOHS to lead quality culture across the group, aligning with mission and driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The role holds operational responsibility for Q&EOHS in the SYST Division and its entities, while partnering with two divisions and Executive Management to execute a strategic quality plan and reporting dashboards.