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Play a central role as Head of Global Quality and join us on our journey towards a greener future
Are you looking for a leadership role where you can apply your extensive quality experience? Are you a strong communicator with a proven track record of delivering results in a global company? As the Head of Global Quality at MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, you will get a unique opportunity of creating an impact on the entire quality area.
Tasks & responsibilities: You will…
… be overall responsible for developing and deploying the Global Quality Strategy of MHI Vestas Offshore Wind. By establishing and implementing steering committee for main processes you will be a key factor in ensuring cross-functional quality development and alignment.
As Head of Global Quality you will manage and drive the continuous improvement of quality standards that will lead to business improvement. Reporting to the Head of QHSE & IT you will ensure the definitions and deployment of core business processes, and coordinate uniformity and high quality communications across the business.
Acting as a business process reference for the global process owner, you will be establishing quality principles and putting quality on the agenda.
You will also be responsible for:
Ensuring MVOW’s Quality Management System and assure company-wide, consistent best practice through the validation of process and the control of documentation.
Developing, implementing and maintaining a risk-based quality strategy, associated Project Quality Plan (PQP) and assurance plans capable of achieving the overall project quality objectives as defined in the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
Ensuring reporting of cost of quality and performance.
Consolidating quality performance monitoring and benchmarking and define methods and tools to evaluate products and processes
Implementing reporting and tools for Global Planning.
Managing and developing a team of highly skilled and competent employees
Skills & experience: Our new colleague…
…has a minimum of 10+ years of experience working in a similar position in an international company, including 5+ years in quality and 5+ years in management. The role as Head of Quality Management requires strong leadership skills in change management, managerial courage and a strategic mindset with the ability to simplify sometimes complex concepts and requirements and make yourself understood across cultural and language barriers.
We expect that you:
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar, and an MBA degree or equivalent
Has extensive experience with quality management systems and are certified Lead Auditor (ISO 9001)
Possess a fact based and data driven attitude
Are familiar with SAP or other product lifecycle management software
Has knowledge of continuous improvement processes, lean and six sigma including project management experience
Are aware of standards and their application in the renewable products and industry
Are customer-focused, proactive and results-oriented. Further, you are resilient and have the humility to continue to learn and improve.
Join us if you…
...would like to work in an international and ambitious company where we work to become the global leader in the offshore wind market. You will be part of a dedicated team in an organisation characterised by being ambitious, innovative and professional.
In QHSE & IT, we offer you:
Great colleagues that support each other and work together
The chance to apply your leadership skills in a fast growing industry
Excellent opportunities for professional and personal development
Apply now
We’re already looking forward to hearing from you. In case you have questions regarding the position, please contact Vice President, Head of QHSE & IT, Luise Bang, on +45 3695 7070. Your primary work location will be Aarhus, Denmark, and travel should be expected. Please note that applications are handled on an ongoing basis. So, please send your application and CV as soon as possible using the link on this page. We treat all inquiries confidentially.
Established in April 2014, MHI Vestas Offshore Wind is a joint venture between Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Vestas Wind Systems A/S. Our vision is to be a leading player in the offshore industry by co-developing offshore wind as a financially viable and sustainable energy source to benefit future generations. An international organisation with +3500 employees and HQ in Aarhus, Denmark, we also have offices in the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Taiwan, Japan and the USA.