Job OverviewAre you ready to make your next career move to join our team as our Quality Manager for KONE Americas?
- Do you enjoy driving Quality Continuous Improvement Teams and ensuring implementation of quality strategies and priorities?
- Does conducting site visits to ensure compliance with systems and procedures motivate you?
- Do you thrive in areas where you participate in key meetings (incl. Monthly district management meetings; Branck PM review; Traction Control...etc)?
- Do you demonstrate a passion for providing a positive attitude, willingness to initiate, lead, and accept change?
- Are you committed to lead and influence without authority?
If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!
Location of position: Lisle IL, but any location depending on the top candidate.
Job Duties
As our Quality Manager, you will be responsible for managing and continuously improving the regional quality performance in line with the unit targets. You'll also ensure alignment and execution of full chain quality strategy on region level, supporting branches and districts in problem solving to eliminate the Cost of Poor Quality across sales, ordering, delivering, installation, hand-over and Service.
You will bring 5+ years of progressive and successful experience in sourcing, supply chain management or relevant area to KONE. You will use the knowledge gained through your Technical or Business degree (BS / BA) from an accredited college or university.
Other Hiring requirements
- Proven project management
- Leadership and proven ability to work in cross-functional team and international environment.
- At least 3-5 years progressive experience in quality
- Analytical skills with experience of operational processes for continuous improvement through application of Six Sigma or other proven quality tools and methodologies
- Demonstrated success managing team even in complex situations.
- Ability to work in a cross functional/matrix teams
- Flexibility to travel (60% of time) through the region for site visits, branch visits and key meetings attendance
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups including senior management
- Ability to effectively evaluate business performance and identify initiatives to drive improvement.
Just some of our many benefits include: - Competitive salary
- Flexible work schedule
- Opportunities to learn and grow
- 401K Employer Match
- 401k Employer Non-elective Contribution
- Well-being Program
- Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Family & Medical Leave
- Parental Leave
- Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Buy-Up Long-term Disability
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Legal Insurance
- KONE Credit Union
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
Annual Base Pay Range:The hiring range for this role in Lisle, IL is $135,500 - $177,870. The compensation package offered will depend on candidate's ability to meet the requirements of the role, needs for the business strategy, and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.
We will also consider candidates in the following areas. Below are the different ranges applicable to those locations:
- Chicago: $135,500 - 177,870.
- Boston; New York: $145,700 - 191,205.
- Charlotte: $126,600 - 166,215.
- Nashville; Orlando: $120,300 - 157,920.
Variable CompensationKONE Annual Bonus plan at 15% Target Incentive (60/40) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.
Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career!
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