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Senior Regional Quality Manager, NAM & LATAM

25.07.2024

At PALFINGER, we have been lifting people and goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,700 employees, who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER.

Palfinger is on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced Senior Regional Quality Manager for NAM & LATAM; while we are in Council Bluffs, IA this role offers the flexibility of working remotely. You'll report directly to the Vice President Process and Quality Management, ensuring you play a pivotal role in our global quality operations.

Your Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Regional Supplier Quality and Operations Quality teams, ensuring top-tier performance, collaboration, and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Define and perform necessary quality management tasks in accordance with stakeholders, including PQM, local quality organizations, Regional Purchasing, and Regional Operations.
Support the implementation and maintenance of the PALFINGER management system, and assist in developing corporate policies and standards to ensure compliance with local laws.
Manage regional certification processes and audits based on corporate requirements, and implement corrective actions based on audits and KPIs.
Conduct and coordinate supplier audits according to required standards and enhance global and regional frameworks for safe and high-quality products and processes, ensuring continuous improvement and supporting Product Line Quality Management in defining global quality requirements, FMEA, and conducting risk analyses.

Your Qualifications

Educational and Professional Background: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or Business, with over 10 years of progressive experience in Quality, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related fields, including more than 5 years in the industry.
Leadership Experience: Proven experience as a Supplier Quality Manager or Quality Manager in manufacturing plants, with multi-site management and the ability to train, mentor, and lead cross-functional and global teams.
Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and ISO 3834 standards (or comparable US standards). Advanced knowledge in product/service failure investigations and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), expertise in quality methodologies such as FMEA, APQP, CPL, and problem-solving tools like 8D, Ishikawa, 5 Whys, Defect Pareto, and X-Y matrix. Proficient in ERP systems (SAP) and Microsoft Office suite.
Skills and Attributes: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills; effective communicator with strong written, presentation, and interpersonal skills; well-organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects with limited supervision; high integrity with adherence to ethical standards; practical attitude with a strong willingness to solve problems at their root cause.
Additional Qualifications: Fluent in English; knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, or German is a plus. Willingness to travel up to 90%, including Mexico and internationally.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation.
401(k) with Company match.
Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability (depending upon state). Wellness program offered.
Paid Company holidays and paid Personal Time Off (PTO).
Opportunity for continuous learning and career growth.

This job posting describes the general nature of work performed by employees within this classification. The information on this posting is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of all responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

PALFINGER is not utilizing any external recruiting agencies for this opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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