Production Quality Manager, Epiroc

Epiroc is a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries. With
cutting-edge technology, Epiroc develops and produces innovative drill rigs, rock excavation and construction
equipment, and provides world-class service and consumables. The company was founded in Stockholm,
Sweden, and has passionate people supporting and collaborating with customers in more than 150 countries.
Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com.

Are you passionate about leadership and believe that quality is vital to everything we do? Do you want to lead our continuous improvement efforts and contribute to a world-class production center? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our team as the next Production Quality Manager at Epiroc.

Your team
In the Production Quality department, you'll work with a dynamic group including Supplier Quality Assurance, Incoming inspection, Measurement Technicians, Quality Technicians, and Advanced troubleshooters. As the Production Quality Manager, you will lead this dedicated team of 18 engaged employees and report directly to the Quality & Test Center Manager. Our team operates with a “right-from-me” mindset, collaborating closely with other functions to identify and rectify quality deviations early in the process. We foster a culture of continuous learning and development through feedback and knowledge sharing.

Your mission
In this role, you will develop and execute the long-term production quality strategy, aligning it with site targets and long-term goals. You will act as a coach and mentor on quality matters, ensuring the organization has the expertise needed to address quality issues. Cross-functional collaboration with various stakeholders is essential to achieving your objectives.
Key Responsibilities including but not limited to:
* Lead and develop the team to ensure high performance.
* Improve, establish, and maintain quality processes, procedures, and routines.
* Support the organization in addressing quality-related issues.
* Oversee deviation handling, claims, goods receival, and support processes.
* Own and track production quality KPIs, implementing activities to enhance outcomes, including reporting and reviews.
* Maintain a safe and sustainable work environment using our tools (e.g., risk assessment, 5S, TIA, safety checks).
* Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing to ensure supplier quality and drive continuous improvement.
* Educate managers and employees on quality topics.
* Contribute tools and methods for quality improvements and operational excellence.
* Engage in customer and supplier visits to strengthen relationships and quality standards.


Your profile
We seek a candidate with solid experience in quality management, preferably in a leadership role within the manufacturing industry or a similar field. A technical academic degree or equivalent work experience is required. Proficiency in Swedish and English is essential.
You should be self-motivated, structured, and communicative with a coaching approach. Key skills include quality management, process management, audit experience, and proficiency in Six Sigma or Lean methodologies. Experience with 8D problem-solving, statistical methods, quality methodologies, and FMEA is a plus. Your ability to develop and manage KPIs, collaborate cross-functionally, and interpret standards will be crucial for success in this role.

Location and travel
This position is located in Örebro, Sweden. Occasional travel I required.

Life at Epiroc
By joining our team, you can expect an atmosphere of creativity, innovation, and workplace diversity. You will be a part of a group of skilled and helpful colleagues who live by our core values: Collaboration, Commitment, and Innovation. We work in a global environment with over 113 different nationalities!
In addition to the fact that we have a culture that is characterized by development combined with having a good balance between work and leisure, there are some things that makes us a little extra proud to work at Epiroc:  
* Global career opportunities
* Epiroc University, for your own competence development
* Community involvement
* Benefits package, which amongst other things include flexible working hours and bonus.


Application and contact information
Please send your application, including CV and personal letter, by creating an account in our recruitment system as soon as possible but no later than 2024-09-15. We review applications on a rolling basis. Please note that due to regulations, we cannot handle applications received through email.
For questions about the position please contact hiring manager: Maria Mukasa, Quality and Test Center Manager, Maria.mukasa@epiroc.com
For questions about the recruitment process or application please contact: Nesrin.Kaddoura@epiroc.com
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