• Job Description

  Req#: 65534

  Do you want to set the standard for quality in our manufacturing? Then this might be the opportunity for you.

  Join an international environment and travel the world to ensure quality in our running production in close collaboration with Process Engineering.

  Welcome to Group Quality in Grundfos
  You will join our central function, Group Quality, that has the global responsibility of supporting our entire business in all quality aspects and setting quality standards. More specifically, you will become part of a 6-person leadership team, where we work closely together to ensure unity in our respective quality branches. As Director, Manufacturing Quality you become responsible for optimisation and quality maturity, and ultimately contribute immensely to customer satisfaction.

  “In our corner of Grundfos, we welcome diversity with open arms, truly believing that it enhances the dynamics of our work environment,” says Virginia Grando, VP Group Quality.

  Define and drive the quality pillar in Grundfos Production system for our running production
  As our new Director, you will be responsible for ensuring the manufacturing quality and optimising our quality methods – including leading the digitalisation of quality processes. Doing so, you will be leading a team of 3 skilled project managers in the Quality Manufacturing team, all working on ensuring the quality standards in the running production.

  You will be:

  • Accountable for the definition and improvement of the Quality Pillar of the Grundfos Production System
  • Responsible for the global standards and best practice sharing for Quality in Manufacturing and Operations
  • Coordinating requirements and initiatives for Digital Quality in manufacturing with stakeholders as part of Grundfos Digital Roadmap
  • Leading the Quality Manufacturing team by creating a transparent environment, with a drive for results, continuous improvement and learning, based on trust and coaching

  This role will take you travelling to our global production sites on a regular basis, and you should expect to spend up to 25% of your time travelling.
  

  “This is a chance to really impact how we will work with quality in the future, designing optimal methods and standards in line with industry trends,” Virginia continues.

  Experienced manager with technical expertise
  With your mind set on critical thinking, you are always ready to spot opportunities for improvement. You further have a solid combination of technical insight and great communication and people skills, enabling you to motivate and lead a team of highly professional people.

  
  We also imagine that you:

  • Have a master’s degree – preferably in engineering or similar
  • Bring solid experience with quality in manufacturing and operations
  • Have extensive management experience – preferably in an industrial operational area on a global scale
  • Are a proven expert in manufacturing quality tools, statistic tools and analysis
  • Are experienced with and capable of leading digitalisation projects

  Additional information
  If you have questions or want to know more about the position, please contact VP Group Quality Virginia Paula Grando on +45 4211 1389.
  If this job sounds appealing to you, please send your resume and cover letter today by clicking on “Apply”. WE review application on an ongoing basis.
  
  We look forward to hearing from you.
  
  If you want to dig deeper into the Grundfos universe, please visit us on LinkedIn or our YouTube channel.
  

• About the company

  The annual production of more than 16 million pump units, circulator pumps, submersible pumps, and centrifugal pumps.

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