Head of Production Quality

* Goal of function
- Supervise an extensive/complex unit in the functional unit Quality
* Description of function
- Cooperate in identifying and developing suggestions for improvement; implement the actions determined
- Support other units in managing large-scale company tasks
- Lead (technically and disciplinarily) an extensive/complex unit with very different functions and various or complex tasks with regard to the technology/control of production and/or the organization
- Conduct personnel assignment planning and disposition, taking into account company goals
- Instruct, encourage, motivate and evaluate associates; take disciplinary actions as necessary
- Assure delivery fulfillment and quality by the efficient use of machinery, material and equipment; according to the criteria of production planning/control and characteristics
- Assure quality testing on parts based on test plans, technical drawings, and work instructions (e.g. with regard to function, completeness, etc.), compare target/actual deviations as necessary
- Set priorities within stated times and goals
- Conduct shift and operations planning
- Rearrange work processes and work equipment in case of interruptions and bottlenecks
- Monitor cost development/assure compliance with predetermined budgets/overheads/BDE time determinations and characteristics; implement corrective actions as needed, in cooperation with supervisor
- Develop/support improvements in processes, equipment and IT systems
- Assure compliance with process and procedural directives
- Implement safety, health and environmental protection regulations as part of legislation