Global Quality Systems & Methods Leader

Franke; Gdynia; On-site; PLN 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global impact

Strategic visibility

Connected quality community

Manufacturing excellence

Transformation & innovation

Job summary

Franke is seeking a Senior Global Quality Systems & Methods Manager to lead the global Quality Management System and unify quality practices across Americas, EMEA, and APAC. The role centers on shaping a quality culture, driving continuous improvement, and guiding digitalization initiatives.

You will coordinate regional quality activities, align standards, and mentor teams to elevate performance, with a strong emphasis on audits, compliance, and strategic quality programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of leadership experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment.
• Deep expertise in Quality Management Systems with hands-on experience with CAQ Factory Systems.
• Strong knowledge of: ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement.
• Certified auditor with experience managing integrated management system audits.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional and international initiatives.
• Fluent English and local language skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global Quality Management System across all manufacturing locations and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and international quality requirements.
• Define and monitor quality standards, procedures, and KPIs globally; report performance to senior leadership.
• Champion a culture of quality, customer focus, and continuous improvement across regions, shop floors, and functions.
• Harmonize methods and best practices such as FMEA, 8D, DMS, RCA, CIP, Lean across sites.
• Drive Quality 4.0 initiatives and CAQ system development and deployment.
• Develop people through training, coaching, and mentoring in quality processes.
• Coordinate and manage annual internal audits and drive improvements based on findings.

Skills

Leadership experience

Quality Management Systems

CAQ Factory Systems

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Lean Manufacturing

SPC

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CAQ Factory Systems

Job description

Franke is seeking a Senior Global Quality Systems & Methods Manager to lead the global Quality Management System and unify quality practices across Americas, EMEA, and APAC. The role centers on shaping a quality culture, driving continuous improvement, and guiding digitalization initiatives.

You will coordinate regional quality activities, align standards, and mentor teams to elevate performance, with a strong emphasis on audits, compliance, and strategic quality programs.