Quality Manager

KONE; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 136,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedule

Opportunities to learn and grow

401K Employer Match

Health benefits

Job summary

KONE Americas is seeking a Quality Manager to lead regional quality initiatives across the Americas. You will drive continuous improvement, ensure alignment with quality strategies, and support branches in problem solving to reduce costs of poor quality from sales to service. A BS/BA and 5+ years in sourcing or quality are required.

You will travel up to 60% and work in a collaborative, international environment. Competitive benefits and salary are provided as part of our compensation package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive experience in sourcing, supply chain management or relevant area.
• BS/BA degree from an accredited college or university.
• Proven project management and leadership in cross-functional/international environments.
• Experience with Six Sigma or other proven quality tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage regional quality performance in line with unit targets.
• Align and execute full chain quality strategy at regional level.
• Support branches and districts in problem solving to reduce COPQ across sales, ordering, delivery, installation, hand-over and service.
• Travel flexibly (60% of time) for site visits and meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA)

Job description

Company Overview

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable.

Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.

Job Overview

Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team as our Quality Manager for KONE Americas?

• Do you enjoy driving Quality Continuous Improvement Teams and ensuring implementation of quality strategies and priorities?
• Does conducting site visits to ensure compliance with systems and procedures motivate you?
• Do you thrive in areas where you participate in key meetings (incl. Monthly district management meetings; Branck PM review; Traction Control…etc)?
• Do you demonstrate a passion for providing a positive attitude, willingness to initiate, lead, and accept change?
• Are you committed to lead and influence without authority?

If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!

Location of position: Lisle IL, but any location depending on the top candidate.

Job Duties

As our Quality Manager, you will be responsible for managing and continuously improving the regional quality performance in line with the unit targets. You’ll also ensure alignment and execution of full chain quality strategy on region level, supporting branches and districts in problem solving to eliminate the Cost of Poor Quality across sales, ordering, delivering, installation, hand-over and Service.

You will bring 5+ years of progressive and successful experience in sourcing, supply chain management or relevant area to KONE. You will use the knowledge gained through your Technical or Business degree (BS / BA) from an accredited college or university.

Other Hiring Requirements

• Proven project management
• Leadership and proven ability to work in cross-functional team and international environment.
• At least 3-5 years progressive experience in quality
• Analytical skills with experience of operational processes for continuous improvement through application of Six Sigma or other proven quality tools and methodologies
• Demonstrated success managing team even in complex situations.
• Ability to work in a cross functional/matrix teams
• Flexibility to travel (60% of time) through the region for site visits, branch visits and key meetings attendance
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups including senior management
• Ability to effectively evaluate business performance and identify initiatives to drive improvement.

About KONE

At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation:

• We value your authentic self.
• Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.
• Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation
• We care about the communities where we live and work.

Just some of our many benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedule
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• 401K Employer Match
• 401k Employer Non-elective Contribution
• Well-being Program
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Family & Medical Leave
• Parental Leave
• Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Buy-Up Long-term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Insurance
• KONE Credit Union
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits

Annual Base Pay Range:

The hiring range for this role in Lisle, IL is $135,500 – $177,870. The compensation package offered will depend on candidate’s ability to meet the requirements of the role, needs for the business strategy, and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.

We will also consider candidates in the following areas. Below are the different ranges applicable to those locations:

• Chicago: $135,500 – 177,870.
• Boston; New York: $145,700 – 191,205.
• Charlotte: $126,600 – 166,215.
• Nashville; Orlando: $120,300 – 157,920.

Variable Compensation

KONE Annual Bonus plan at 15% Target Incentive (60/40) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.

Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career!

KONE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.