The Adler Pelzer Group is a worldwide leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of acoustic and thermal components and systems for the automotive sector. With more than 15,000 employees and approximately 100 manufacturing and R&D facilities, we deliver to all major car brands globally.

Quality Director, multi-site

Defining and implementing the quality/environment policy across 5 production sites in France in line with customer requirements, internal/external audits and standards. Manage quality actions linked to the industrialisation and production of products in compliance with specifications.

Main Responsibilities: 

• Defining and implementing quality policy

• Leading quality managers and teams across multiple plant locations

• Direct contact with OEM customers including new projects, escalations, audits, etc.

• Participate in the implementation of the improvement process

• Lead or participate in internal or customer working groups

• Participate in drawing up the site's Progress Plan and make proposals for actions within his/her remit

• Present annual quality reviews and objectives to customers

• Measure the satisfaction of quality requirements expressed by the customer

• Organise supplier performance measurement

• Participate in the definition of the necessary equipment and control resources and ensure their management and implementation

• Authorise quality deviations (non-compliance with the process, delivery of products that do not precisely meet customer requirements)

• Prepare and lead the Management Review

• Participate in FMEAs and represent the organisation at these meetings

Profile: 

• University Degree in Engineering 

• Similar background in leading quality management teams across multiple plant locations

• Strong Automotive production environment experience 

• Experience in direct negotiations with OEM customers

• ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards

• Excellent communication skills to ensure good relations with various internal and external contact

• Fluency in English and French

• Strong team leadership experience, incl. leading quality management teams/departments