Quality Manager
About the role
Are 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; Branch 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!
Job Overview
Location of position: Lisle IL, but any location depending on the top candidate.
Job Duties
- Manage and continuously improve the regional quality performance in line with the unit targets.
- 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.
- Bring 5+ years of progressive and successful experience in sourcing, supply chain management or relevant area to KONE.
- 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.
- 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.
About KONE
At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation: We value your authentic self. Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment. Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation. We care about the communities where we live and work. 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
- Mental, 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
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Supplemental Life and AD&D 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.
Variable Compensation
KONE Annual Bonus plan at 15% Target Incentive (60/40) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.
Company
We are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.