Quality ManagerKone

Why this role?
Joining our KONE Philippines team as Quality Manager, you will be part of our Leadership Team and will be directly reporting to the Managing Director. The main purpose of the role is to improve Quality and implement Lean (Six Sigma), thru collaboration with various internal stakeholders locally, regionally (Asia Pacific) and globally.
What will you be doing?
Promotes and develops proactive Quality culture, actively communicates the importance of Quality and engages the organization.
Promotes, with Unit management, the recognition and conformance to customer and KONE requirements.
Acts as the management representative for quality.
Sets local quality targets in line with global targets.
Analyses feedback from Customer and Field and proactively gathers and analyses other relevant data to identify continuous improvement opportunities in the processes in full chain.
Liaises with functional and operational leaders and teams globally and locally (e.g. in area, full chain quality management, R&D, production, sourcing, installation, maintenance, service, marketing, engineering, IT) to develop and execute continuous quality improvement projects.
Drives progress and monitors effectiveness of continuous improvement projects, corrective and preventative actions which are being logged within the organization and provides direction and support where needed.
Drives continuous reduction of quality related financial losses.
Is responsible for quality reporting (e.g. RUSH) in Unit.
Facilitates and evaluates the implementation and contributes to the development of KONE Quality Management System (QMS, e.g. ISO), monitors its performance and combines its management with other management systems, such as environment and safety.
Is responsible for planning, execution and follow-up of (quality) audits as tool for assuring process compliance and identifying areas for process performance and quality improvement.
Leads and supports any required corrective actions required due to non-conformance.
Ensures that Quality Improvement Teams (QIT) are operating effectively at local level and participates in relevant QITs at area and global level.
Responsible for driving continuous development of quality competences within Unit by providing and promoting training in for example Corrective Action System (CAS) and Quality and Problem Solving tools.
Leads Lean Six Sigma program and initiatives.
Represents the voice of the customer, uses this to build motivation for continuous improvement within his/her unit. Demonstrates ownership of quality by role-modelling.
Are you the one?
Bachelor or Master's degree in engineering or other relevant field
Minimum of 3 years solid foundation on Quality domain - both theory and practice
Good knowledge of Quality tools, methods, systems
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written) with wide variety of audiences
Intermediate digital skills and mindset
Experience of working in international and multicultural environment and/or company
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is good to have but not required
Quality Management System (e.g. ISO), quality tools and certifications experience
Project management skills
Change management skills
What we offer?
Career progression opportunities within a global organisation
Full-time role enabling you establish a function and make it your own
Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees
Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills
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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.
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Kone

Makati City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time