Pacific International Executive Search
Director of Quality m/f/d
Pacific International Executive Search, New Bremen, Ohio, United States
Pacific International is partnering with a global leader in electrical power solutions manufacturing. With a steeped history of innovation, the organisation is looking for a strategically minded
Quality Director
with a progressive change management and growth mindset.
You will be overseeing quality and operational excellence for the company's Data Centers division with sites across the EMEA region, with a focus on achieving ‘Best in Class’ status while maintaining a growth mindset. The right candidate will have experience working in industries such as data centers, power grids, utilities or a similar technical electrical field. You will be leading a large direct and indirect teams in a matrix organisation, with sites across
France, Germany, the UK, BENELUX and the Nordics , and so the right candidate must be located in those countries.
Responsibilities
Developing & executing the Quality and OPEX Strategy for plants across EMEA
Lead Quality Function for Product Line to develop and deploy BU Quality Strategy through the entire E2E Value Stream
Provide functional leadership to all division and plant operations and standardize best practices
Identify current and future needs with regional and division leadership teams
Drive all quality management systems and continuous improvement systems across EMEA region
Represent the organization in Corporate councils
Develop high-performance teams through coaching and mentoring
Product Lines from $100m to $140m
Responsibility for 15-20 direct reports
Requirements
Master’s degree in engineering or relevant discipline preferred, especially electrical engineering
7+ years of experience in Data Centers, Power Grid or Utilities business in quality functions
5+ years of experience in functional leadership
Relevant certifications (E.G., CQE, CMQ, Six Sigma, Black Belt) preferred
Knowledge and experience in all Quality Functions: Customer Quality, Design Quality, Product & Process Quality, System Quality, in addition to ISO Certification
Track record of successful leadership in cross-regional and multicultural teams in large matrixed organizations
Experience in driving organizational change and continuous improvement strategies
Progressive operational excellence and growth mindset
Based in UK, Germany, Benelux, Nordics regions
Fluency in English, additional European languages a plus
Willingness and ability to travel across the entire EMEA region
For further information on this position and for a confidential discussion about your career please contact:
Dan Wollner Executive Search Associate
About Pacific International Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C‑suite, senior‑level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward‑thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever‑evolving business landscape.
Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C‑suite and mid‑to‑senior‑level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.
Pacific International Diversity Statement At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Management
Industries
Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Electric Power Generation
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Quality Director
with a progressive change management and growth mindset.
You will be overseeing quality and operational excellence for the company's Data Centers division with sites across the EMEA region, with a focus on achieving ‘Best in Class’ status while maintaining a growth mindset. The right candidate will have experience working in industries such as data centers, power grids, utilities or a similar technical electrical field. You will be leading a large direct and indirect teams in a matrix organisation, with sites across
France, Germany, the UK, BENELUX and the Nordics , and so the right candidate must be located in those countries.
Responsibilities
Developing & executing the Quality and OPEX Strategy for plants across EMEA
Lead Quality Function for Product Line to develop and deploy BU Quality Strategy through the entire E2E Value Stream
Provide functional leadership to all division and plant operations and standardize best practices
Identify current and future needs with regional and division leadership teams
Drive all quality management systems and continuous improvement systems across EMEA region
Represent the organization in Corporate councils
Develop high-performance teams through coaching and mentoring
Product Lines from $100m to $140m
Responsibility for 15-20 direct reports
Requirements
Master’s degree in engineering or relevant discipline preferred, especially electrical engineering
7+ years of experience in Data Centers, Power Grid or Utilities business in quality functions
5+ years of experience in functional leadership
Relevant certifications (E.G., CQE, CMQ, Six Sigma, Black Belt) preferred
Knowledge and experience in all Quality Functions: Customer Quality, Design Quality, Product & Process Quality, System Quality, in addition to ISO Certification
Track record of successful leadership in cross-regional and multicultural teams in large matrixed organizations
Experience in driving organizational change and continuous improvement strategies
Progressive operational excellence and growth mindset
Based in UK, Germany, Benelux, Nordics regions
Fluency in English, additional European languages a plus
Willingness and ability to travel across the entire EMEA region
For further information on this position and for a confidential discussion about your career please contact:
Dan Wollner Executive Search Associate
About Pacific International Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C‑suite, senior‑level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward‑thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever‑evolving business landscape.
Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C‑suite and mid‑to‑senior‑level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.
Pacific International Diversity Statement At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Management
Industries
Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Electric Power Generation
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