At Quaker Houghton, we make the essentials of everyday life possible and enable innovative approaches for a positive future. Our customers include the world’s most advanced and specialized automotive, steel, aluminum, aerospace, offshore, can and mining companies. Based in every corner of the world, our people are passionate about what we do.
As Regional Quality Management System Leader, you are accountable for the overall performance of the Quality Management System (QMS) across your assigned region. Reporting to the Director – Global Technical Services, you play a key leadership role in driving QMS excellence, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, industry standards and regulatory requirements, while acting as a change agent to embed a strong quality and continuous improvement culture.
You will work closely with regional and corporate stakeholders across Supply Chain, Operations, R&D and Commercial functions, providing strategic direction, technical expertise and hands‑on leadership to ensure our management systems deliver sustainable business results.
Join the team and help shape the future of quality at Quaker Houghton.
What do we offer?- Hybrid working arrangement for better work‑life balance
- Competitive senior management compensation package with bonus opportunities
- Health insurance, pension plan and additional benefits
- Generous paid time off + buy/sell program
- 2 annual days of paid volunteering leave
- Access to meaningful career growth at regional and global level
- QH University: continuous learning and leadership development opportunities
- Strong focus on wellbeing, mental health, inclusion & DEI
- Act as the regional owner and advocate for Quality Management System performance and continuous improvement
- Execute the corporate QMS vision and strategy within the assigned region
- Lead and develop the regional QMS team, acting as a player/coach
- Define and implement regional QMS roadmaps (3–5 year horizon) aligned with business and sustainability goals
- Coordinate and maintain QMS certifications and standards including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and related frameworks
- Define strategy for and oversee internal and external audits, ensuring ongoing compliance
- Manage relationships with external auditors, customers and regulatory authorities
- Drive the implementation and effective use of QMS software systems and performance metrics
- Monitor regulatory and standard changes, translating them into practical regional actions
- Act as a subject matter expert and sponsor for QMS training and capability building
- Travel up to 30–40% within the region and internationally as required
- 10+ years of experience within Quality Management, with strong exposure to process- and risk-based QMS
- Proven experience in a regional leadership role, including management of direct and indirect reports
- Strong background in manufacturing; chemical or specialty chemical industry experience preferred
- Certified or experienced (Lead) Auditor for ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
- Solid knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Responsible Care and related standards
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma – Black Belt preferred)
- Academic background in a technical or scientific discipline (Bachelor’s required, advanced degree preferred)
- Fluency in English is required; additional regional languages are an advantage
Key competencies:
- Strong leadership and influencing skills in a matrix organization
- Strategic thinker with hands‑on execution capability
- Change agent with a passion for continuous improvement
- Excellent communication skills at all organizational levels
- Safety‑conscious and values‑driven team player
Based in Uithoorn with regular domestic and international travel (~30%) to Quaker Houghton sites.
#J-18808-Ljbffr€70000 - €100000 monthly