Head of Quality Management

vor 2 Wochen


Duesseldorf, Deutschland Birkenstock Group B.V. & Co. KG Vollzeit

BIRKENSTOCK is a global lifestyle brand that stands for quality, function and all-round well-being. The historic roots of this long-standing family-run company can be traced back to the year 1774. Nowadays, the product portfolio comprises sandals and closed shoes, accessories, natural cosmetics as well as beds and sleep systems. With more than 5,500 employees, BIRKENSTOCK is the German shoe industry’s largest employer. BIRKENSTOCK has 16 locations in Germany, with privately owned distribution companies in Europe, Asia and the USA.

For our division** Product Implementation & Engineering** ,at our location in **Köln** we are looking for a

**Head of Quality Management (M/F/d) Materials and Team Product**

**Your Tasks**:

- The quality of our products lies in your very capable hands: you source the raw materials and provide your expertise on upper workmanship and construction techniques to help us deliver the best products for our customers.
- You find the right suppliers for us, expertly guide them through the onboarding process and ensure a fruitful long-term collaboration.
- The product development and product engineering team can count on your technical advice for the optimal product set-up for the mass production stage.
- You act as key contributor for the roll-out of projects and improvement initiatives when it comes to quality management, raw materials supplies and manufacturing.
- Every day you learn more and proactively share your knowledge with your team, coach best practices, establish QA standards, processes and techniques and liaison with suppliers as well as our factories on quality assurance and manufacturing process.

**Your Profile**:

- Several years of working experience in the shoemaking industry and in footwear technical development related positions with excellent knowledge of footwear constructions, machinery and workmanship techniques
- Ideally completed studies or specialized training in the areas of footwear or fashion (e.g., a diploma from either SAFT, BTEC, or City and Guilds)
- Previous experience as Quality Controller and Quality Assurance Leader is appreciated
- Fit in MS Office and Lean Management concepts
- Responsible and constructive leader with a strategic mindset and an eye for the big picture
- Willingness to travel to factories and suppliers in Germany and Europe

WE OFFER:
If you have any further questions, please contact **Chloé Gouysse: +49 175 209 46 88**.



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