Director Quality & VPS
Hosakote, IN, 562122
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
At TTI you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large.
You will Lead and integrate business functional objectives across Quality, VPS, Environment, within IM Hoskote.
Responsible for deploying and sustaining management systems, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards. Acts as a key people leader, fostering a culture of quality, and operational excellence.
Who are you?
Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:
- Strategic Leadership:
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate objectives for Quality, VPS & Environment
- Coach, develop and implement strategies for operational efficiency and continuous improvement using Lean methodologies.
- By X-functional collaboration define and implement best practice way of working
- Representing the plant in regional and group networks
. - Quality & Compliance:
- Define, monitor and act on manufacturing quality KPIs and PIs.
- Oversee product quality concerns, product and process audits, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure campaigns and delivery stops are implemented and monitored.
- Ensure compliance with homologation requirements and certification body audits.
- Lead deployment and improvement of management systems including External and Internal audits.
- VPS & Process Improvement:
- Coach and motivate the organization to focus on Continuous Improvement
- Drive, coordinate and coach the site in our VPS/Lean Manufacturing improvement journey
- Secure VPS competence in the org by applying coaching leadership and secure relevant trainings in VPS methodology and tools
- Facilitate development of SQDCPE A3s and drive involvement at all levels.
- Environment & Compliance:
- Drive the sustainability dimensions to meet the demands of the Volvo Group for the site, with strong focus on reducing emissions, usage of waste/water and energy.
- An E2E responsibility for all environment compliance matters for the Hoskote site
- People Leadership:
- Be a secured based leader – balancing care and dare.
- Build trust through psychological safety and listening skills.
- Coaching people grow and unleash their full potential.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Graduation in Mechanical/Automobile or related field, with 10+ years in Tier I/II manufacturing (preferably from a manufacturing background).
- Deep understanding of modern Quality Processes, VPS/Lean Manufacturing, and management systems including ISO standards 9001/14001.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical mind-set, digitalization skills.
- Leadership skills (communication, cross-functional collaboration, building high performing team, networking and coaching).
- Ability to lead people towards quality and continuous improvement.
- Open, positive attitude; goal-oriented, flexible, and self-motivated.
What’s in it for you?
Key Success Factors:
- Genuine interest and ability to communicate with all levels.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Willingness to lead VPS and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Working Relationships:
- Internal:
All departments, supplier quality assurance, regional quality and VPS - External:
Other Volvo BA/BU, government authorities, certification bodies.
Ready for the next move?
• If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be.
• Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.