Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsLead and shape the quality strategy across multiple manufacturing locationsDrive meaningful business impact through quality improvementAbout Our Client Our client is a well-established international manufacturer operating within a complex, highly regulated production environment. The organisation serves demanding industrial customers and is focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence, product quality, compliance, and sustainable growth across multiple sites.Job DescriptionDevelop, implement, and continuously improve the company's Quality strategy and QESH framework in line with the overall business strategy.Monitor relevant national and international legislation, regulatory developments, and industry standards, translating these into effective quality policies and initiatives.Drive quality awareness, accountability, and a strong quality culture throughout the organisation and leadership teams.Lead and coach a team of approximately 10 quality professionals, fostering talent development, employee engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.Provide leadership across multiple manufacturing locations, ensuring alignment of quality objectives, processes, and best practices.Partner with Operations, Production, Engineering, Sales, Procurement, and Site Leadership teams to embed quality requirements throughout the organisation.Develop and maintain Quality Management Systems, procedures, standards, manuals, reporting structures, and governance frameworks.Ensure compliance with all relevant quality, environmental, health, and safety regulations and standards.Lead internal and external audits and ensure effective follow-up and closure of corrective and preventive actions.Drive supplier quality improvements in close collaboration with procurement and external partners.Support customer satisfaction through effective complaint management, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.Develop quality programmes and quality assurance methodologies supporting new products, engineering projects, and manufacturing processes.Review quality performance metrics, measurement reports, and inspection data, ensuring robust monitoring and reporting of key quality indicators.Manage relationships with external certification bodies, auditors, testing organisations, customers, and suppliers.Organise departmental resources, budgets, and information flows to ensure effective execution of quality objectives.Advise senior leadership on quality strategy, risk management, compliance matters, and organisational improvements.Support operational excellence initiatives and the implementation of continuous improvement programmes across all locations.The Successful ApplicantSignificant experience in a senior Quality or QESH leadership role within a manufacturing environment.Proven experience developing and implementing quality strategies across multiple operational locations.Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems, compliance, audits, supplier quality, and continuous improvement methodologies.Demonstrated knowledge of quality, environmental, health, and safety regulations within complex industrial environments.Commercially aware and capable of engaging confidently with customers, suppliers, and senior stakeholders.Strong people leadership skills with experience coaching, mentoring, developing talent, and leading organisational change.Able to influence across functions, locations, and management levels without relying solely on direct authority.Experience working closely with production, engineering, procurement, and commercial teams.Pragmatic, hands-on, and comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels.Self-motivated, energetic, curious, and focused on delivering sustainable improvements.Fluent in Dutch and English.What’s on OfferA senior leadership opportunity with significant organisational impact.Ownership of the quality strategy across a multi-site manufacturing environment.Direct interaction with executive leadership and key customers.The opportunity to drive meaningful change and build a best-in-class quality culture.A collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.Exposure to complex manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives.Leadership responsibility for an established quality team.Excellent opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development.ContactMaryna BazhynovaQuote job refJN-092026-7110460Job summaryFunctionEngineering & ManufacturingSubsectorEngineering & Manufacturing SubsectorIndustryIndustrialLocationEindhovenContract typePermanentConsultant nameMaryna BazhynovaJob referenceJN-092026-7110460
