Nordics Quality Director

Who we are:

Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, over 33,000 employees, 104 plants and 27 R&D centers in over 50 countries.

Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

Your contribution to Prysmian's Success:

As the Nordics Quality Manager you will be responsible for ensuring Quality performance with a continuous improvement approach, for all activities within the Nordics perimeter, which involves Finland, Baltics, Norway, Sweden and Denmark. We are looking for a Quality Manager to join our office in Pikkala our plant in Finland.

Key challenges for this role:

• Monitoring the Quality performance through: A) Follow-up and analysis of KPIs (Claims, Internal NC / COPQ, Supplier NC; B) implementation of improvement projects (A3 and/or LSS projects); C) benchmark and communication between Quality local team

• Participating, in collaboration with QHSE Management System manager, on the definition of the Country Management System: A)Determining Quality goals and targets, in alignment with Europe Quality; B) Implementing / reviewing national procedures & instructions

• Implementing and/or following Quality projects at cluster or local level (projects on Quality Management, projects to reduce Quality risks, …)

• Participating in and organizing Quality training / awareness of local teams (Quality and other functions)

• Performing Quality internal audits (System Management audits, Process audits) and supplier audits in coordination with the Europe Quality Leaders of each Business Segment (participate as a topic leader for Europe on these aspects)

• Participating in relationships management with internal/external stakeholders (Group, Customers, Third Parties, …), from contract engagement to the management of claims.

• Providing support at early stages during tenders and contracts, ensuring that Quality requirements from customers align with he factories capabilities within the perimeter.

• Setting up the Nordics Quality strategy in alignment with Europe Quality and the Business segment leaders, acting as a key driver for Quality in business and operations within the perimeter.

Skills and competencies:

• Solid experience in industrial environment with minimum 5 years in Quality managerial roles.

• Advanced knowledge and experience in the use of tools for root cause analysis and problem solving (A3, 5 Why’s, Ishikawa, LSS approach,…)

• Strong knowledge of Quality management systems under international standards: ISO 9001; additional standards ISO 45001 and 14001 are an advantage.

• Knowledge on SAP QM (Quality Management) desirable

• Good knowledge in project management

• Ability to promote and drive changes:

• Good communication & team working skills. Ability to discuss with and convince both operators and managers

• Ability to identify potential problems, either technical or procedural, propose solutions and involve other colleagues in developing these solutions when necessary.

• Ability of analysis and synthesis

• Accuracy and proactiveness.

• Availability and sense of emergency

• Management of cross-functional teams and multicultural relations.

• Preferably with Engineering/Master degree

• Fluent in English

Our selection process: 

1) Application, 2) HR interview, 3) Hiring Manager interviews and 4) Online assessment (30min) 

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If you’re excited about the role and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment with challenging projects which drive impact for a sustainable future,

We encourage you to apply! 

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• Prysmian | Cables, Energy & Telecom Solutions | Prysmian 

• People & Careers of the Group | Prysmian  

• What we offer | Prysmian 

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Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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