Head of Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement
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KONE is a global leader in cutting-edge solutions for elevators and escalators. We are seeking a Head of SQ&CI; – ANZ, a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the safety, quality, and continuous improvement strategy across Australia and Recent Zealand. This position offers the opportunity to influence organisational culture, drive operational excellence, and deliver measurable business impact.
Purpose of the Role
- Drive strategic direction for Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement (SQ&CI;) with a people‑centric approach.
- Lead a team of Safety and Quality Managers across ANZ to embed a strong safety and quality culture.
- Establish and maintain standards that deliver operational excellence in risk management and compliance.
- Partner with business leaders to grow capability and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Use data‑driven insights to create impactful actions for safety, quality, and CI development.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Culture
- Advocate and drive KONE’s culture of safety, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Lead and inspire the Safety and Quality team to deliver strategic objectives.
- Coach and mentor operational leaders to strengthen health and safety competencies.
- Ensure alignment with KONE’s values and competency frameworks.
Safety & Quality Management
- Implement and maintain robust safety and quality management systems.
- Drive development and execution of quality processes, methods, and KPIs.
- Conduct strategic analysis of performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Monitor corrective and preventive actions and ensure timely resolution.
- Lead or support SQ&CI;‑related change management initiatives.
Safety Assurance
- Develop and manage risk management and reporting systems to protect people and assets.
- Ensure rigorous incident investigation and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Set safety targets and develop annual safety budgets aligned with global guidelines.
- Drive continual improvement through audits, incident reviews, and best practice sharing.
Continuous Improvement
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement using LEAN, Six Sigma, and best practices.
- Lead change initiatives and process enhancements across all functions.
- Use data analytics to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
- Build organisational capability through coaching and knowledge sharing.
Executive Profile
- Experience: 10+ years in senior Safety, Quality and Compliance roles within high‑risk industries.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead diverse teams and influence at executive and board level.
- Expertise: Strong knowledge of Safety and Quality legislation, risk management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Education: Tertiary qualifications in OH&S;, Quality, Science, or related discipline.
- Skills: Strategic decision‑making, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership.
Seniority level
- Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
- Full‑time
Job function
- Quality Assurance
Industries
- Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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