Company Overview

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable.
Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.  

Job Overview

Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team as our Quality Manager for KONE Americas?

• Do you enjoy driving Quality Continuous Improvement Teams and ensuring implementation of quality strategies and priorities?

• Does conducting site visits to ensure compliance with systems and procedures motivate you?

• Do you thrive in areas where you participate in key meetings (incl. Monthly district management meetings; Branck PM review; Traction Control…etc)?

• Do you demonstrate a passion for providing a positive attitude, willingness to initiate, lead, and accept change?

• Are you committed to lead and influence without authority?

If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!  

Location of position: Lisle IL, but any location depending on the top candidate.

Job Duties

As our Quality Manager, you will be responsible for managing and continuously improving the regional quality performance in line with the unit targets.  You’ll also ensure alignment and execution of full chain quality strategy on region level, supporting branches and districts in problem solving to eliminate the Cost of Poor Quality across sales, ordering, delivering, installation, hand-over and Service.

You will bring 5+ years of progressive and successful experience in sourcing, supply chain management or relevant area to KONE. You will use the knowledge gained through your Technical or Business degree (BS / BA) from an accredited college or university.

Other Hiring requirements

• Proven project management 

• Leadership and proven ability to work in cross-functional team and international environment.

• At least 3-5 years progressive experience in quality

• Analytical skills with experience of operational processes for continuous improvement through application of Six Sigma or other proven quality tools and methodologies

• Demonstrated success managing team even in complex situations.

• Ability to work in a cross functional/matrix teams

• Flexibility to travel (60% of time) through the region for site visits, branch visits and key meetings attendance

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups including senior management

• Ability to effectively evaluate business performance and identify initiatives to drive improvement.

About KONE

At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation:

• We value your authentic self. 

• Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.

• Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation 

• We care about the communities where we live and work. 

Just some of our many benefits include: 

• Competitive salary 

• Flexible work schedule 

• Opportunities to learn and grow 

• 401K Employer Match

• 401k Employer Non-elective Contribution 

• Well-being Program

• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth

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