Key responsibilities:

• Contributes to the creation and implementation of best practice quality vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance

• Leads development, coordination, communication and rollout of quality policies, standards, core programs and procedures for use across projects
• Aligns quality management system, culture, and programs with business strategy to improve project performance
• Develops and guides competency/training programs to drive the quality culture and processes across the project portfolio
• Manages – across multiple projects – the project level Quality Management System and represents the company during reviews by client, management, or regulatory agencies
• Provides oversight/review/evaluation of projects’ quality standards and practices and manages the resources, schedule and workplans for quality oversight reviews
• Provides oversight and input to the quality elements of project execution plans, procedures, and project quality plans
• Participates in client, designer, engineer, supplier, and various other stakeholder engagements to coordinate and align
• Develops schedules, budgets, and staffing planning for quality activities across individual projects and across portfolios
• Ensures KPIs are met by working with the overall plan, including management of and all reporting
• Reports on achievement of targets and identifies any actions required
• Manages and coordinates talent acquisition/strategic hires with the People & Culture team
• Presents quality strategy and program elements to senior management and clients
• Ensures that projects operate in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all staff and visitors
• Conducts risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department

Requirements:

Minimum

• Minimum of 18+ years of experience in quality management and inspection
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, quality assurance or business administration from an accredited university; or in lieu of formal degree, specialized courses, or certifications (ASME/ANSI, ASQ) in engineering, quality or a specialized discipline and a minimum of 25+ years of experience in quality management and inspection.
• Prior experience as a project Quality Manager in Mining projects; with a focus in mining equipment (not just MRO or components), experience in electricals is a bonus
• International mining company experience (a non-Chinese mining company); Mining EPC/M, mining companies preferred (not manufacturing)
• Recent experience in performing work under a quality assurance program and its application to engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, training, or operations
• In depth knowledge in performance improvement activities specific to People Based Quality, Lessons Learned, Lean Six Sigma, and Self Assessments to include application on Mega Projects
• Experience of dealing with customers and suppliers
• Team management experience (allocate tasks, coordinate, manage timelines, can work with any type of people etc.)
• Ability to handle pressure, work with tight deadlines and effectively multitask
• English proficiency
• Prepared for frequent travel
• High EQ

Preferred

• Chinese nationality
• Proficiency in Chinese and other Asian languages is a strong advantage
• Membership of an industry related professional body would be advantageous
• Less linear thinking (commercial mindset will be a bonus)

If you are interested in joining a dynamic, multi-cultural environment where you can make a difference by sharing your skills, experience, and commitment to excellence, please send your CV to solve@axisgroup-international.com