Senior Director- Operational Quality M/F

• Job offer expiration: 31/03/2026
• Type of work: Stationary
• Role: People Manager
• Location: Europe, Poland, Szczecin - Goleniowska

• Oversee quality assurance and quality control processes across all production sites.
• Ensure compliance with international quality standards and regulations (ISO 9001, APQP4Wind, TS 16949).
• Lead and develop local Quality departments and mentor quality teams.
• Analyze quality-related data from customers and organizational interfaces; facilitate implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Guide and support employees across the organization on quality-related topics, ensuring best practices are shared and applied.
• Conduct internal audits and assessments; identify and report weak points, initiate corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive and facilitate strategy discussions, definition, and deployment for Operational Quality.
• Prepare monthly reports on overall quality performance, including objectives, activities, and issues.
• Educate employees in all relevant competences regarding quality.
• Ensure effective NCR (Non-Conformance Report) case handling according to the 8D method.
• Collaborate with the global QHSE team to develop and implement quality management strategies.
• Participate in global quality audits and assessments.
• Implement operational excellence initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering degree, preferably with experience or knowledge of the wind energy industry (APQP4Wind) or automotive (TS 16949).
• 3–5 years of experience in a similar role within an international, production-focused company.
• Extensive knowledge of quality assurance and quality control processes and standards.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification; knowledge of ISO 14001 and 45001.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Proficiency in quality management software and tools.
• Experience conducting quality audits and inspections.
• Detailed understanding of APQP, PPAP, DMICA, 8D, Change Management, and Risk Management tools.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Personal Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Setting direction and goals; driven by purpose and customer needs.
• Ability to interpret and apply quality standards and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Honest, accountable, and efficient in self-management.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Willingness to travel as required and work flexible hours to accommodate global team interactions.

Travel: Up to 50 days per year (approx. 20%)

Apply today to join a team committed to quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement!

By joining KK Group, you will be part of a culture where diversity is embraced, every nationality is respected, and trust and collaboration across perspectives drives our success. Across our global organisation, we offer a wide range of job opportunities spanning office-based roles, production facilities, and onsite positions worldwide. Our roles cover multiple functions, locations, and disciplines, providing diverse career paths across the business. Whether you’re interested in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or support functions, you’ll find opportunities at KK Group to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.