Director Quality & Environment
Manufacturing & Production · Quality & Process · Quality Assurance · Process Improvement
In short
Volvo Group is seeking an experienced Director Quality & Environment for their Köping Plant. This role involves leading the Quality, VPS, and Environment organization to drive quality excellence, develop the Volvo Production System, and enhance environmental performance. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with a track record in manufacturing and operational excellence, responsible for strategic implementation and sustainable results.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Quality, VPS and Environment organization, building strong capabilities and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Drive the plant's quality strategy, VPS deployment, and environmental agenda in alignment with Volvo Group objectives.
- Own the plant's quality performance, customer satisfaction and management systems, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
- Strengthen process stability, product quality, and continuous improvement through fact-based decision making and structured problem solving.
- Build strong partnerships across the value chain and represent the Köping plant in relevant Volvo Group networks.
Requirements
- Experience leading managers and specialists in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of quality management, customer quality and operational excellence.
- Experience driving change, continuous improvement and organizational development.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience working in an international environment.
- A university degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Strong communication skills in Swedish and English, enabling effective collaboration both locally and globally.
Desired Qualifications
- Experienced leader with a strong track record in Quality Management, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related industrial field.
- Combines strategic thinking with strong execution.
- Successfully led managers and specialists in complex industrial environments.
- Understands how people, processes and customer expectations come together to create sustainable business results.
- Inspire and develop leaders and teams to perform at their best.
- Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across functions and cultures.
- Balance strategic direction with operational execution.
- Translate business priorities and customer needs into sound decisions and sustainable results.
- Drive change with courage, integrity and a continuous improvement mindset.
Benefits
- Opportunity to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future.
- Work with next-gen technologies and collaborative teams.
- Be part of a movement that will reshape the world.
- Member of the Köping Plant Management Team, reporting to the Plant Manager.
- Lead an organization of managers and specialists, with approximately 90 employees in total.
- Unique opportunity to shape the future performance of the Köping plant.
- Play a key role in Volvo Group's transformation journey.
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Company
Volvo Group
Job Posted
4 hours ago
Expires
in 2 weeks
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Executive
Locations
Köping, Sweden
Qualification
Bachelor
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