Vice President of Quality

Vice President of Quality

TK Elevator CorporationAtlanta, Georgia, United States

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What we expect

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TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Vice President of Quality located in Atlanta, GA.

The Vice President of Quality, reporting to the CEO, TK Elevator, Americas, will lead our quality assurance and quality control initiatives across all areas of the business, including manufacturing, installation, and maintenance. This executive role is crucial for ensuring that our products and services meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leadership in quality management within the elevator or related industries, demonstrating a deep understanding of the technical, regulatory, and customer service aspects of the business.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive Americas quality strategy that aligns with Tk Elevator’s business objectives and customer expectations.
  • Lead the quality management team, overseeing quality assurance and quality control across manufacturing, installation, and maintenance operations.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, regulations, and certifications (e.g., ISO, EN, ANSI).
  • Implement continuous improvement processes to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and service teams to integrate quality control measures throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Manage supplier quality, including conducting audits and evaluations to ensure compliance with our quality standards.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for quality issues, ensuring lessons are learned and improvements are implemented.
  • Report to executive leadership on quality metrics, trends, and improvement initiatives.
  • Foster a culture of quality across the organization, providing training and development opportunities for employees at all levels.

Who we are looking for

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the elevator, escalator, or related industry.
  • Strong knowledge of quality management systems (QMS), processes, and standards relevant to the elevator industry.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

Additional information

TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator or call 1-844-427-5461.

Contact

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For any additional questions or job specific requests, please use the contact
below and include the Job Requisition Number as a reference.

Elevatorjobs.AMS@tkelevator.com

Job details

Posting date:2024/05/01
Experience level:Management
Type of contract:Permanent, Full-time
Work mode:Hybrid
Job field:Overall Business Responsibility
Industry:Engineering & urban mobility
Job number:US_901745_ET_TKELECP11285

Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Benefits

Health and Safety

Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work Life Balance

We guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

We guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and paid time off

Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness.

Onboarding

Individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Who we are

With customers in over 100 countries served by more than 50,000 employees, TK Elevator achieved sales of around €9 billion in fiscal year 2022/2023. We ensure high levels of customer service globally from our extensive network of about 1,000 locations. Over the past several decades, TK Elevator has established itself as one of the world’s leading elevator companies and became independent after separation from the thyssenkrupp group in August 2020. The company’s most important business line is the service business proudly provided by around 25,000 service technicians. The product portfolio ranges from standardized elevators for low-rise residential buildings to highly customized solutions for skyscrapers. In addition, it covers escalators, moving walks, passenger boarding bridges and stair and platform lifts. Integrated cloud-based solutions, such as the MAX platform, are delivering enhanced services. With these digital offerings, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TKE – move beyond.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At TK Elevator, we understand, respect and appreciate that everyone is different. We value everyone as an individual. We believe that when our employees bring their authentic selves to work, and we recognize them as such, we strive to nurture a culture characterized by equal opportunities, mutual trust and respect. At TK Elevator, we aim to embrace diversity and welcome everyone -no matter the ethnicity, nationality, gender or gender expression, age, social background, religion or world belief, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

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