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Körber is the home for passionate people who innovate, collaborate and love what they do. Entrepreneurial spirit is our joint DNA. We develop future technologies and support talents to deploy their skills and reach their full potential. Together, we aim for being the first to do the right thing at the right time. Join the home for entrepreneurs!\nAs the Director of Quality and EHS at Körber USA, you are entrusted with the comprehensive management of quality and environmental, health, and safety standards. This role is crucial for maintaining the highest levels of product, plant, supplier, project, and service quality, while ensuring adherence to ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and ISO 45000 standards. You will lead the implementation and ongoing management of our Quality Management System (QMS), oversee environmental management activities, and coordinate safety improvements, reporting, and corrective actions. This position also includes managing all related safety, environmental, and health activities, serving as the primary liaison with contract staff for these areas, and monitoring key safety and environmental KPIs..\nYour Role in Our Team\nCraft, implement, and uphold the Quality Vision and Mission for Körber USA\nStrategically plan and execute initiatives to meet or surpass quality KPIs, enhancing product warranty, reducing the cost of poor quality, and boosting customer satisfaction\nOversee the development and enforcement of quality assurance policies and procedures to ensure product reliability and compliance with international standards\nManage the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and ISO 45000 standards\nLead and develop the Quality department, setting clear objectives and ensuring all team members are proficient in current quality standards and practices\nPromote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation 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across functions\nBuilds a strong safety-first and quality-focused culture throughout the organizationLeads through collaboration, trust, transparency, and employee engagement\n\nDeep knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS)\nExpertise in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards\nExperience leading audits, corrective actions, compliance programs, and certification activitiesStrong understanding of safety management, environmental compliance, and risk mitigation\n\nAbility to establish and execute a quality and EHS strategy aligned with business goals\nExperience driving KPI improvement, customer satisfaction, warranty reduction, and cost of poor quality initiatives\nAbility to translate business objectives into actionable quality and safety programsStrong decision-making and prioritization skills\n\nProven experience leading, mentoring, and developing technical and professional teams\nPerformance management, coaching, talent development, and succession planning\nAbility to 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Click on ‘Apply now ’ to get started right away! As long as the position is advertised, you can apply at any time.\nWe value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status. You can find out more about our culture here Culture at Körber - it's worth taking a look!\nIf you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e-mail . Paoline Palm is the responsible person for this job advertisement. 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