Job description
The head of quality is responsible for defining and implementing the department's strategy. The main responsibilities are:
- Leading a team of 3 people
- Conveying the quality vision to other departments.
- Ensuring that the products meet the quality, regulatory and environmental requirements of the company and the Swatch Group
- Setting up and monitoring risk analyses within the framework of new projects
- Setting up and supervising the quality control process
- Managing continuous improvement in relation to non-conformities and consumer feedback
- Drawing up the audit strategy to control the quality level according to the brand's standards
- Defining the certifications and labels necessary for the quality of the production system and the products
- Reporting on quality performance
Profile
Professional requirements and profile
- Engineering degree (microtechnology or electronics) or equivalent with Quality training (TQIII or equivalent)
- Experience in the Quality field (Quality Manager) and in leading projects and work teams
- Good knowledge of Office programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), knowledge of databases desirable
- Understanding environmental science and rules
Professional requirements
In addition to the above, you are pragmatic and organized. Furthermore, you are capable of gaining stakeholders’ engagement. You are a leader, capable to take decision and to motivate your team. You are able to align and foster cooperation among diverse departments and functions. You have a long-term vision, and you want to develop practices that align Swatch’s vision and mission.
Languages
You are fluent in English and French. German would be a plus. Any other languages are an advantage.
Contact
If you feel this challenging opportunity meets your profile and expectations, please click on the APPLY link to send us your CV in English.
SWATCH Ltd.
Human Resources
Nicolas G. Hayek Strasse 1
CH - 2502 Biel/Bienne