TQM sub Lead

Daimler Truck; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler Truck is seeking a TQM Strategy Lead for the R&D department in Tamil Nadu, Chennai district. The role focuses on developing a comprehensive quality strategy, defining KPIs, and guiding cross-functional teams to redesign processes in line with TQM principles.

The candidate will drive a culture of quality excellence, collaborate with senior leadership to communicate the vision, and implement TQM tools and training across R&D projects. Internal audits and ongoing improvements are required.

Qualifications

• Define KPIs and metrics to measure TQM success.
• Lead change management to foster a quality culture in R&D.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align TQM with organizational goals.
• Identify and implement TQM tools and training programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts across QM, LCM and R&D teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive TQM strategy for the R&D department.
• Map and redesign R&D processes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement TQM best practices.
• Establish and roll out TQM tools and training across R&D staff.
• Conduct internal quality audits and support external assessments.

Skills

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

KPIs & metrics

Quality management systems

Tools

TQM tools

Quality management systems

Job description

TQM Strategy Development:

• Develop a comprehensive TQM strategy tailored to the specific needs and goals of the R&D department.
• Define clear objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of TQM implementation.

Process Mapping and Redesign:

• Analyze existing R&D processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend process improvements.
• Lead cross-functional teams in redesigning processes to align with TQM principles and best practices

Bring in TQM Culture:

• Lead the change management process to foster a culture of quality excellence within the R&D team.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to communicate the vision for TQM and gain buy-in across the organization.

TQM Tools & Training:

• Identify and implement TQM tools, methodologies, and quality management systems to support R&D projects.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate R&D staff on TQM concepts and techniques.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with R&D teams, QM, LCM and other relevant departments to ensure the successful implementation of TQM principles.

Quality Audits and Assessments:

• Conduct regular internal assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of TQM implementation & support in preparation for external assessments
• Develop action plans to address identified deficiencies.