Director Global Quality (m/f/x)

Wieland-Werke AG; Ulm; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Childcare support

Christmas gifts for employees'children

Employee appreciation gifts

Subsidized meals in company restaurant

Job summary

Wieland-Werke AG in Germany seeks a Director Global Quality (m/f/x) to shape a globally aligned quality organization and drive sustainable international growth. You will establish global quality standards, lead digital transformation of QMS, and ensure high product quality across locations.

Leader with Master’s in a relevant field, proven experience in international manufacturing, and strong analytical and stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Quality Management, Operations, Engineering or a comparable field.
• Extensive leadership experience in global quality management within an international manufacturing environment.
• Experience in transforming and standardizing global quality organizations.
• In-depth knowledge of modern Quality Management Systems and Lean Management.
• Empathetic and inspiring leadership with strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Fluent German and English; Italian/French a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the global quality strategy for the Thermal Solutions Business Unit.
• Harmonize quality systems, processes and standards across international sites.
• Lead digital transformation of quality management and data-driven performance tools.
• Manage global quality KPIs and drive cross-functional continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with manufacturing sites and cross-functional teams to align standards.
• Ensure outstanding product quality and successful new product introductions.

Skills

Leadership

Global quality management

Lean management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Mobility/Travel willingness

Education

Master's degree in Quality Management/Engineering/Operations

Tools

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Lean Management

Job description

Unleash potential.

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Wieland stands for diversity and equal opportunities - for this reason, we welcome individual applications regardless of age, gender, nationality, religion, ethnic and social background.

Director Global Quality (m/f/x)

Your Future

In this newly created key leadership role, you will shape the development of a globally aligned quality organization and support sustainable international growth. Together with our manufacturing sites around the world, you will establish global quality standards, drive the digital transformation of our quality organization and ensure consistently high product quality across our international operations.

• Strategy: As Director Global Quality (m/f/d), you will define and drive the global quality strategy for our Thermal Solutions Business Unit. You will establish a unified quality framework across our international manufacturing sites and align them around shared quality objectives.
• Transformation: You will play a key role in shaping the future of our global quality organization. By harmonizing quality systems, processes and standards, you will build a scalable organization that supports international growth and the successful integration of newly acquired sites.
• Digitalization: You will drive the digital transformation of our quality management processes by implementing modern Quality Management Systems (QMS) and data-driven performance management tools, increasing transparency, efficiency and operational excellence across all locations.
• Operational Excellence: You will manage global quality KPIs, lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of operational excellence across the entire organization, ensuring sustainable performance improvements.
• Global Collaboration: Working closely with our manufacturing sites as well as cross-functional teams in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and other business functions, you will establish globally aligned quality standards and successfully integrate new sites into our global quality framework.
• Customer Focus: Together with our global teams, you will ensure outstanding quality throughout the entire product lifecycle. By enabling successful new product introductions, reducing scrap rates and enhancing customer satisfaction, you will create measurable value for our customers worldwide.
  

Your Potential

• Education: You hold a Master's degree in Quality Management, Operations, Engineering or a comparable field.
• Leadership: You bring extensive leadership experience in global quality management within an international manufacturing environment and are experienced in operating within a matrix organization.
• Transformation Expertise: You have successfully led international transformation and standardization initiatives and have a proven track record of developing global quality organizations.
• Technical Expertise: You possess in-depth knowledge of modern Quality Management Systems and Lean Management, complemented by strong analytical, strategic and systemic thinking.
• Personality: You are an empathetic and inspiring leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of bringing people together and driving sustainable change across international organizations.
• Language: You communicate fluently in German and English. Italian or French language skills are considered an advantage.
• Mobility: You enjoy working in an international environment and are willing to travel globally to collaborate closely with our manufacturing sites and stakeholders worldwide.
  
• A Great Place to Work: Join a motivated team where collaboration, mutual respect and a positive working atmosphere are part of our everyday culture.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Benefit from an attractive package including a company pension scheme, childcare support, Christmas gifts for employees' children, employee appreciation gifts, subsidized meals in our company restaurant with healthy food options, and a wide range of employee discounts.
• Health & Well-being: Your health matters to us. We support your well-being through a variety of initiatives, including Wellpass, our in-house health program ("Vitalwerkstatt") and company sports groups.
• Health Services: We care about your physical and mental well-being. Our on-site occupational physicians and medical team are available whenever you need support. You also benefit from our orthopedic express service and free, confidential employee assistance program, offering professional advice and support for both work-related and personal matters – including your immediate family members.