Divisional Director Quality & Operations (all genders)

Iventa. The Human Management Group Show all offers

Wels

Expires Sep 19, 2026

1 month ago

In short

Senior leader for Quality & Operations in Upper Austria. Responsible for strategy, QA, manufacturing, and international transformation. Requires technical/business education, leadership experience, ISO 9001 knowledge, and Lean Management skills.

Keywords

Quality Management Operations Management Manufacturing ISO 9001 Lean Management Change Management Supply Chain Management ERP Systems SAP S/4HANA

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Job Description:

Our client is an internationally operating technology and manufacturing company with a strong innovation focus, sustained growth trajectory, and global market presence. As part of its ongoing organizational development, our client is seeking an experienced senior leader to assume overall responsibility for Quality & Operations at the company’s headquarters in Upper Austria.

Your Challenge

In this key leadership role, you will be accountable for the strategic and operational management of Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and related Operations functions. You will actively shape the evolution of organizational structures while driving international transformation and performance improvement initiatives.

Your key responsibilities include:

Developing and executing the Quality & Operations strategy in alignment with overall business objectives
Leading, coaching, and developing multiple functional teams and senior managers
Ensuring an effective Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 standards
Driving manufacturing performance, delivery reliability, product availability, and cost and capacity targets
Managing strategic initiatives such as site transfers, product launches and phase-outs, make-or-buy decisions, and process transitions
Implementing and further developing KPI frameworks, reporting structures, and governance processes
Promoting Lean Management, automation, digitalization, and Operational Excellence initiatives
Proactively managing risks while continuously improving quality and manufacturing performance indicators
Collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and international corporate functions

Your Profile

Completed technical or business-related education (technical college, university, or equivalent)
Several years of leadership experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Quality Management, or related industrial environments
Strong expertise in modern Quality Management Systems and relevant regulatory and compliance requirements
Proven track record in leading complex transformation and change management projects
Solid knowledge of Lean Management, Continuous Improvement, automation, and digital transformation
Good understanding of Supply Chain Management, production planning, and supplier management
Experience with ERP systems, ideally SAP S/4HANA, and modern digital work environments
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach
Excellent English language skills

The Offer

Our client offers a unique opportunity to assume a highly visible leadership role with significant strategic impact in a global organization. You will drive transformation and optimization initiatives of international relevance, shape key business decisions, and contribute directly to the company’s long-term success. Besides a professional, innovation-focused, and collaborative environment, our client offers an attractive compensation package ranging from EUR 100.000,- gross per year, depending on your qualifications and experience, as well as a company car.

Contact

We are looking forward to receiving your resume via [www.apply.iventa.eu](https://iventajobdata.eu/bestmedia/img/2444543/1974159/cl/ae591a02df7c0673a688ca468d66c3e42a99296b/L10070207/JeyJvb