2 - 5 years

4 - 7 Lacs

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REQUISITION ID:11227
LOCATION: Chennai
DEPARTRMENT: QHSE(Quality, Health, Safety Environment)
YOUR TASKS:
  • Strategic Leadership: Define and implement QHSE strategy aligned with global objectives and local regulatory requirements. Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all functions.
  • Cross-Functional Interface: Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, and Service teams to embed quality and safety standards throughout product lifecycle. Act as a key liaison between technical teams and senior leadership for QHSE initiatives.
  • Quality Management: Lead implementation of APQP, PPAP, and other automotive quality tools for new product launches. Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and customer-specific requirements. Drive Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to improve process capability and reduce defects.
  • Integrated Management System: Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the Integrated Management System (IMS) covering Quality, Environment, and Safety. Conduct internal audits and ensure readiness for external certification audits.
  • Team Development: Build and mentor a high-performing QHSE team, fostering leadership and technical excellence. Implement training and capability-building programs to strengthen organizational competence.
  • Risk Compliance: Ensure adherence to local and international safety regulations and environmental standards. Implement robust risk management frameworks for operational safety and product quality.
  • Performance Monitoring: Establish KPIs for quality, safety, and environmental performance, report progress to senior leadership. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for major quality or safety incidents.
YOUR PROFILE:
  • Bachelor s or master s degree in engineering or related field.
  • Certifications in Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred) and APQP.
  • Minimum 15+ years in Quality Management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Strong background in Automotive industry standards and supplier quality management.
  • Proven experience in implementing Integrated Management Systems and leading cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent leadership and team-building capabilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to influence and drive change across diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience in global organizations with multi-site operations.
  • Familiarity with digital quality tools and Industry 4.0 practices.
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:
APQP Launch Excellence
On-Time PPAP Approvals: 100% compliance for new product introductions.
Launch Quality Readiness: Zero major quality issues during SOP (Start of Production).
Six Sigma Continuous Improvement
Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ): Reduce COPQ to
Process Capability (Cpk): Maintain Cpk > 1.67 for critical processes.
Safety Environment
HSE Key Metrics (LTI/TCIR): Achieve TCIR/LTIF targets
Environmental Compliance: Zero non-conformities in audits and regulatory inspections.
Integrated Management System
Audit Performance: 100% certification compliance (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IATF 16949).
Internal Audit Closure: All findings closed within 30 days.
Leadership Team Development
Employee Engagement Score: Achieve target engagement within QHSE team.
Training Hours: measure minimum hours per employee annually on QHSE and continuous improvement.

 

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