JOB STATEMENT

Lead quality team in MIN Procurement China in charge of developing and managing strategic and operational quality functions. Position is also engaged in supplier quality management including but not limited to supplier and product development, quality compliance programs and activities for Metso interests and customer satisfaction & success, to build up a sustainable supply base in China. The Position will work with various PL quality teams globally within Metso, Procurement and Metso suppliers in China.


JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work at the direction from Director of China Procurement.
Own and drive day-to-day operational quality success in China.
Ensure team quality activities meet Metso policies and strategy.
Manage subordinates efficiently under Company policies, procedures and financial budget requirements.
Plan and arrange quality functionality training and development programs, as well as employee training and development.
Build good operational coordination with PLs, global quality teams, supplier quality teams, internal quality and procurement groups.
Manage and optimize internal and external quality resources for high agility, good performance and cost saving.
Follow Company global rules & regulations and policies in daily operations.
Be engaged in supplier quality assurance & quality control with strong supplier interface and leadership skills. Ensure supplier quality complies with specifications and customer contracted quality expectations.
Monitor suppliers’ performance on an on-going basis.
Manage the claims, corrective and preventive action plans.
Be responsible for supplier development and supplier quality management in terms of but not limited to the follows.
Develop working principles, tools and processes for development of supplier quality management.
Audit of new supplier for the evaluation of quality management system and assess the risk, in cooperation with global quality teams and PL quality teams when and where needed.
Participate in supplier approval and removal in responsible area.
New supplier and product development.
Continuous development of existing suppliers.
Work together with Director of China Procurement to evaluate and shortlist the successor of the position: Senior QA Manager no later than JUN 30, 2023.
Make sure to complete the work handover to the successor before MAR 31, 2024


QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in engineering from a leading university. Post graduate studies in Engineering and/or quality management preferred.
Minimum 5-7 years of supplier quality management experience. Preferably working for a western industrial organization with some experience working in the Western countries.
Superior organizational and analytical skills are essential.
Wide & rich knowledge & experience in the field of mechanical engineering.
A recognized qualification in supplier quality management.
Be proficient with drawings, specifications, manufacturing processes, inspection processes and all related standards.



SKILLS AND ABILITIES

In addition to local language, good command of English is a must.
Be willing to actively engage in problem solving opportunities.
A high level of general computer skills – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, e-mail applications.
Strong “team-player” skills.
Highly motivated individual with the ability to work under pressure.
Strong communication skills, plus co-operation, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Strong coach and drive performance orientation skills.
Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to read literature and listen to others.
Ability to use of telephone, personal computer, calculator, copier and other office facilities.
Be able and willing to perform extensive travel, with short notice. Destinations are nationally wide or globally.