Group Lead - QHSE

REQUISITION ID:11227

LOCATION: Chennai

DEPARTRMENT: QHSE(Quality, Health, Safety & Environment)

YOUR TASKS:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and implement QHSE strategy aligned with global objectives and local regulatory requirements. Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all functions.
• Cross-Functional Interface: Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, and Service teams to embed quality and safety standards throughout product lifecycle. Act as a key liaison between technical teams and senior leadership for QHSE initiatives.
• Quality Management: Lead implementation of APQP, PPAP, and other automotive quality tools for new product launches. Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and customer-specific requirements. Drive Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to improve process capability and reduce defects.
• Integrated Management System: Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the Integrated Management System (IMS) covering Quality, Environment, and Safety. Conduct internal audits and ensure readiness for external certification audits.
• Team Development: Build and mentor a high-performing QHSE team, fostering leadership and technical excellence. Implement training and capability-building programs to strengthen organizational competence.
• Risk & Compliance: Ensure adherence to local and international safety regulations and environmental standards. Implement robust risk management frameworks for operational safety and product quality.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish KPIs for quality, safety, and environmental performance, report progress to senior leadership. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for major quality or safety incidents.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Certifications in Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred) and APQP.
• Minimum 15+ years in Quality Management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong background in Automotive industry standards and supplier quality management.
• Proven experience in implementing Integrated Management Systems and leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and drive change across diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in global organizations with multi-site operations.
• Familiarity with digital quality tools and Industry 4.0 practices.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

APQP & Launch Excellence

On-Time PPAP Approvals: 100% compliance for new product introductions.

Launch Quality Readiness: Zero major quality issues during SOP (Start of Production).

Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement

Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ): Reduce COPQ to < 2% in 2028 through Six Sigma projects.

Process Capability (Cpk): Maintain Cpk > 1.67 for critical processes.

Safety & Environment

HSE Key Metrics (LTI/TCIR): Achieve TCIR/LTIF targets

Environmental Compliance: Zero non-conformities in audits and regulatory inspections.

Integrated Management System

Audit Performance: 100% certification compliance (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IATF 16949).

Internal Audit Closure: All findings closed within 30 days.

Leadership & Team Development

Employee Engagement Score: Achieve target engagement within QHSE team.

Training Hours: measure minimum hours per employee annually on QHSE and continuous improvement.

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