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Continental Head Quality in Kalyani, India
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.
The ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. Guided by the vision of “smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber,” the group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services.
Manage and coordinate all quality management activities for the plant/operations unit
▪ Translate plant/operations unit’s quality strategy into action plans and ensure implementation
▪ Contribute to strategic and operative planning of the plant/operations unit (e.g. with respect to investments, capacity and headcount planning)
▪ Ensure the achievement of quality targets according to internal and external customer expectations
▪Initiate and implement continuous improvement activities by applying quality and CBS methods and training measures
Initiate and control investments for quality equipment together with BU/BA R&D (e.g. software, laboratory equipment, etc.)
interface to segment, BU or BA functions in order to gather local quality management requirements and demands and other feedback
Participate in and/or steer local quality related and cross-functional projects
Conduct employee dialogues, personnel development and coaching
Prepare, review and manage the budget and forecast of quality cost centers
Ensure timely submission of financial data to controlling
Implement and conduct activities according to the budget established
Ensure that the financial goals are met
Ensure implementation of and compliance to external (e.g. TS 16949 or customer audits) and internal quality standards (e.g. CT quality system, equipment, tools, KPIs, etc.)
Assess and decide about release of new products, new processes and equipment affecting quality
Ensure definition of quality control (e.g. test criteria, test equipment, test frequency) as part of production control plans according to standards provided by (central) quality management
Coordinate and manage internal and external audits, assessments and preparation of management reviews, this includes regular internal assessments based on the mandatory elements of quality management guidelines
Administrate plant quality management systems (e.g. of plant, segment, BU or BA) according to segment/BU or BA standards
drive Yokoten activities, i.e. implementation and application of structured problem-solving and lessons learned approach, in close collaboration with CBS function
Ensure operation of incoming inspection according to production control plan, production planning and standards
Ensure operation of in process quality assurance according to production control plan, production planning and standards in close cooperation with production function of plant/operations unit
Stop production processes in case quality requirements are not fulfilled and ensure corrective actions
Manage blocked stock storage (non-conforming material) according to standards
Ensure operation of laboratory and quality equipment according to standards
BE Mechanical / Rubber Technology
Leaderships skill and experience in leading, qualifying and developing a team, acting as a as a role model for teamwork, integrity, responsibility, and excellence
Strong communication skills in different, multilateral and complex situations
Possesses intercultural sensitivity and understanding, with the ability to work collaboratively on an international business environment
Independent, proactive way of working and flexibility
Flexibility and resilience
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Quality management in a manufacturing facility
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