Regional Quality Manager India And EMEA

Regional Quality Manager – India & EMEA (Global Supply)

Job Purpose

The Regional Quality Manager leads and coordinates quality management activities across India and EMEA for Global Supply operations. This role ensures alignment with the organization’s Global Management System (GMS), ISO standards, and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and a strong culture of quality. Acting as a bridge between global quality strategy and local execution, the role supports manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and cross‑functional stakeholders to consistently meet quality, compliance, and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Leadership and Regional Coordination

• Lead and coordinate the regional quality community, acting as the primary quality contact for India and EMEA.
• Drive information sharing, best‑practice exchange, alignment, and competency development through structured forums, info calls, and engagement initiatives.
• Guide, influence, and support quality professionals and stakeholders within the region.
  
  

Quality Systems, GMS, and ISO Compliance

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve quality policies, processes, and projects in alignment with the Global Management System (GMS).
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards across in‑house and subcontracted operations.
• Support deployment, communication, and consistent application of global quality and management system requirements at local sites.
  
  

Audit Management and Regulatory Readiness

• Plan, coordinate, support, and participate in internal and external audits across the region.
• Lead the development and capability building of the internal auditor pool.
• Support and facilitate audits, regulatory inspections, and implementation of new regulations.
  
  

Non‑Conformance, Risk, and Incident Management

• Define, implement, and maintain appropriate procedures, controls, and risk assessments for production and operational processes.
• Oversee the management and closure of major non‑conformities, audit findings, LN quality incidents, and continuous improvement (CI) actions.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) and structured problem‑solving for significant or escalated cases.
  
  

ISO Certification and Recertification

• Support planning, readiness assessment, execution, and ongoing maintenance of ISO certifications and recertifications for regional sites.
• Ensure sustained compliance and continual improvement between certification cycles.
  
  

Training and Competency Development

• Coordinate and deliver quality‑related training at regional, site, and individual levels.
• Develop auditor competencies, support Spotlight key‑user coaching, and ensure skills assessments are completed using Workday or other defined tools.
• Ensure employees have the required level of quality and compliance knowledge.
  
  

Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor quality KPIs, analyze performance trends, and drive data‑based improvement actions.
• Lead or support quality‑related continuous improvement initiatives and projects to enhance efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Analyze existing ways of working and implement improvements within the regional scope.
  
  

Customer Focus and Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Act as a quality contact for customer‑related quality topics within the region.
• Collaborate closely with operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and global quality teams to ensure consistent quality practices and outcomes.
• Strengthen customer‑focused quality thinking and proactive issue prevention.
  
  

Work Complexity and Impact

• Works independently or leads small teams to deliver quality management initiatives.
• Manages quality activities for a defined regional scope with tangible impact on operational performance, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Provides guidance, coaching, and influence within the area of expertise.
  
  

Scope

• Geographical Scope: Regional (India & EMEA) with global alignment
• Functional Scope: Global Supply, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain
  
  

Experience And Qualifications

• Typical minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in quality management, quality assurance/control, or related roles.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO standards, audit processes, risk management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working in regional or global matrix organizations is preferred.
  
  

We offer

Valmet offers an inspiring and challenging position, providing an excellent opportunity to contribute to our success. Our team-oriented and international work environment fosters innovation, making it ideal for development-minded individuals who thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. We value our employees and offer a variety of local benefits, up-to-date work tools, and a range of learning opportunities.

Want to know more?

• Please fill in the electronic application form as soon as possible, but no later than April 30th, 2026.
• We’ll use a variety of selection methods in the recruitment process, e.g. video screening, personality questionnaires, ability tests and interviews.
• The collective agreement for senior salaried employees will be applied to this position.
• We encourage our employees to a healthier lifestyle by being a smoke-free workplace.
  
  

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers; we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. Join the team – and lead the way with us!

www.valmet.com/careers

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