Bureau Veritas North America · 1 month ago
Regional Quality Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expBureau Veritas North America is a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification services. The Regional Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing quality performance and activities across multiple offices, ensuring compliance with the Company's Quality Management System and business needs.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership and support to assigned Region, to satisfy and exceed Company, customer, industry and regulatory standards and requirements critical to success and excellence in business
Accountable for quality performance of assigned Region including KPIs related to Statistical Quality Control, Proficiency Testing Programs, Internal/External Audits, Corrective Action, Laboratory and Inspection Training and Competency, and Regulatory Compliance
Key point of contact for escalation of quality-related issues which cannot be addressed at the local level
Assist in and/or conduct root cause analysis/investigations to resolve complaints, discrepancies, nonconformances or other concerns with corrective actions that are efficient, impactful, and sustainable
Review existing operations and processes for risks and opportunities, contributing to the continuous improvement and maintenance of the QMS and business overall
Collaborate with regional and zone quality peers to harmonize best practices across the organization, as applicable
Champion organizational continuous improvement through company frameworks (e.g. Excellence@BV, Lean4Labs)
Conceptualize and develop quality training programs/modules and deliver training as required
Perform, support, and participate in internal/external audits within Region or as otherwise assigned
Promote and support the application and implementation of systems and processes (e.g. QMS, Job Management System, Laboratory Information Management System) to improve quality, service, customer engagement, and process management
Remain aware of developments related to quality, industry, and/or business within the Region and identify risks and opportunities proactively
Ensure laboratory, inspection, and customer service staff are kept current with updates respective to above programs and ensure changes are incorporated into the QMS as applicable
Represent Bureau Veritas by appearance and conduct at all times
Carry out the above responsibilities, and all others that may be assigned, in a manner demonstrating support for and adherence to the Company’s Ethics Policy, Quality Management System policies and Procedures, Health Safety Security and Environmental Management System policies and procedures, Vision and Strategy, and exercise good judgment, common sense, and diplomacy in so doing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related technical discipline
5+ years minimum experience in a technical/quality leadership/management role within the testing, inspection, certification industry or similar business with strict quality and regulatory requirements
Successful track record of quality management and execution with demonstrated sustainable performance
Advanced knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 17025, 40 CFR 80, 40 CFR 1090, API, ASTM, EN, ISO methodologies and/or similar standards
Well organized, disciplined and self-motivated, with the capability to balance multiple priorities in a very high-paced environment
Metrics driven and a solid decision maker
Proficient in common business, testing, inspection, and certification applications
The employee shall possess the ability to read, interpret, write reports, business correspondence, procedures, and test methods
Shall possess the ability to effectively speak and present technical information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Capable of performing all calculations required for the management and operations of the inspection and laboratory businesses
Able to read, understand and analyze statistical analysis
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to complex situations and able to prepare and/or follow instructions in written, oral, or diagrammatic form
Valid driver's license required
Preferred
Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, and/or other continuous improvement certifications desirable
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Company-matched Retirement plan
Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
Paid Parental Leave Up to 10 Weeks for Pregnancy
Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Tuition Assistance, along with optional life and pet insurance
Access to Corporate Discounts
Company
Bureau Veritas North America
Bureau Veritas is a global leader in the Quality Assurance, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE), and Social Responsibility industries.
5001-10000 employees
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