Group Manager Quality

Scania is now undergoing a transformation from being a supplier of trucks, buses and engines to a supplier of complete and sustainable transport solutions.

Engine Assembly in China – Full-scale Scania production setup from zero

Scania has taken the strategic decision to set up a 3rd industrial hub in China - a project to develop and implement full-scale assembly operations has been initiated within Scania Production & Logistics. One part of this project is the establishment of an Engine Assembly plant. We are now looking for a Quality Manager for the Engine Assembly to join the project team to put industrial processes and organization in place!

In the project, you will be a part of an exciting journey to create a full-scale production plant in China. Starting from zero, the project team is responsible to design, build and launch production in a completely new factory. The new Engine Assembly plant will include processes such as an Assembly line, Engine test facilities, and a paint shop.

Your assignment
As a Quality Manager at Engine Assembly, you have two main assignments - developing the organization and having the responsibility of SPS.
One important task will be to recruit and develop the organization within quality, methods, and ways of working with quality in a holistic perspective in assembly, logistics, and test & painting. You want to be involved in creating a challenging and inspiring environment where keywords such as energy and collaboration characterize the relationship between employees, colleagues, and customers.
The second important area, as a manager, you also have an operational role with overall responsibility for staff, work environment, quality, and finances. You work both globally and in cross-functional forums within Scania and are part of the management team. 

Your main responsibilities will span over a wide range of areas and your main activities among others will be:


• Recruit and develop the quality organization for the assembly
• Ensure that the line organization is prepared, trained, and ready for the transition to those ways of working
• Communicate and disseminate information within the organization and anchor decisions and solutions
• Actively participate in workshops, project and decision meetings, represent the project team in cross-functional meetings, present status and follow up the manning and identification of competence needs

Your profile
We are looking for a leader with experience in personnel management, well versed in Scania’s quality processes, with experience in applying Scania Way and Scania Leadership Model. You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or the equivalent knowledge acquired some other way. Ideally, you have at least 3 years of work experience in leadership and project management. The mission requires strategic, operational as well as administrative skills. You have a growth mindset and genuine interest in building relationships, solving problems, and pushing for positive change. We also believe you have analytic skills, and good knowledge of project- and change management.

When it comes to communication you need to be fluent in English, both in speech and in writing, and comfortable presenting to peers and senior management. You will work in a fast-paced environment with changing demands where you are highly capable of setting priorities with strong project management skills. This is a unique possibility to work in a diverse, global, and cross-functional context where your personal experience and your perspective will contribute to Scania’s success in China.

Your location
The China project team (TC) is based in Södertalje. However, flexible work location may be applied to reflect competencies needed and deliveries in the project. Business trips abroad and to China must be considered.

More information
For questions regarding the position, please contact Albert Lopes + 55 11 94100 1362 or albert.oliveira@scania.com

Application
Your application should include a CV in English, a cover letter, and copies of your grades. Scania is using tests as a part of the recruitment process and interviews can be held during the application period. Apply via HR Reflex/Job search latest May 15th, 2022.

Job ID 20222561