Global Quality Control & Assurance Manager

NewCold Melbourne; Breda; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NewCold is seeking a Global Quality Control & Assurance Manager to lead QA/QC for our development organisation and worldwide projects. The role focuses on redefining, implementing, and managing QA/QC processes and documentation across our projects from concept to handover.

The candidate will work with a mix of contractors and internal staff, travel internationally, and spend about 80% of time at the Breda head office while ensuring effective quality management and leadership across global sites.

Formación

• Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong background in Quality Management and QA processes.
• Willing to travel internationally.
• Willing to work 80% at Breda head office.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate current QA/QC standards and processes in line with NewCold.
• Set up quality management processes to guarantee compliant delivery.
• Communicate and implement QA/QC processes across projects.
• Audit adherence to QA/QC processes on sites worldwide.
• Assist project staff in reviewing QA/QC documentation for approval.
• Support recruitment related to QA/QC functions.
• Contribute to content of quality standards governing projects.
• Report KPIs to management on a frequent basis.
• Collaborate with project directors to improve quality culture.

Educación

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Global Quality Control & Assurance Manager

NewCold is a global leader in advanced food logistics. Our warehouses and transport network sit at the center of the food supply chain. Connecting the world’s major food manufacturers with retailers and food service providers. Our goal is to keep the world’s food fresh and safe with our proprietary technologies and innovative solutions. NewCold designs, builds, and operates state-of-the-art cold storage facilities that are highly automated. We push the boundaries of logistics with end-to-end storage and transport operations that add greater resilience, efficiency, and sustainability to supply chains on four continents. And we are growing rapidly. To support our rapid growth, we’re constantly looking for talented people to join our team. Want to be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? Join us as the Global Quality Control & Assurance Manager.

About the vacancy

To support our further worldwide growth and our corporate structure, we are looking qualified candidate to lead our Quality Control & Assurance programme in harmony with our Development Organisation. This individual shall possess all skills & experience to redefine, implement and manage the NewCold QAQC processes within the NewCold development organization. The Development Organisation is responsible for the planning, design and realisation of our cold stores worldwide, from concept design to final commissioning and handover to the internal client, NewCold Operations.

Our projects are typically realised by a combination of one general contractor and several specialist (direct appointed) contractors such as for racking, cooling, material handling equipment and so forth.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the field of Quality Assurance in a similar role either for an end user or for a contractor with a proven history of both self-drive and successful team management.

The goal is to ensure that worldwide our projects are consistently and systematically delivered in line with the quality standards as set out by NewCold, including documentation supporting this. This role reports to the Head of Global PSO.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate current QA/QC standards and processes along with the NewCold way of working.
• Set up quality management processes to guarantee compliant delivery of our projects.
• Communicate and implement these processes.
• Functionally responsible for the staff implementing the quality process on site.
• Audit the adherence to the process on our sites worldwide.
• Assist the project staff in reviewing QAQC documentation issued to NewCold for approval.
• Assist and advise in recruitment / selection of project staff related to QAQC.
• Assist in preparing the content of the quality standards that govern our projects.
• Report on a frequent basis to management typical quality related KPIs.
• Work closely together with the project directors / construction managers to improve the quality culture in the projects

Who are we looking for?

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience related to construction projects.
• Evidence of a strong background in Quality Management, and preferably in setting up QA processes from scratch.
• Willing to be travel internationally.
• Willing to work 80% in the head office in Breda, apart from travelling.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic work environment.
• Proficient in English, verbally and in writing.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Excellent skills in demonstrating to stakeholders the importance and benefits of implementing a robust QAQC process.
• Self-starter and a team player with strong leadership abilities.
• A big ‘plus’ is having experience with HSE related matters.

Why would you want to work for NewCold?

With the prospect of many new construction projects, NewCold offers the opportunity to join a young but powerful company in the field of logistic services. We have the ambition and the potential to rapidly become the market leader in the field of modern and automated cold storage with additional supply chain services such as transport and distribution. Although our proposition comprises an attractive benefits and compensation package, the (international) scope and impact of the position may appeal to you even more.

Can we welcome you on board as our new Head of Quality Assurance and help continue our successful growth?