Head of Quality Network, Japan & South Korea

About this Position

The

Cluster Quality of Japan &

Korea is

responsible for end-to-end quality management across Henkel’s seven

manufacturing sites in Japan and South Korea. This role is a cluster Quality

leadership role ensuring the execution of

Henkel’s

global quality standards

Fostering

a Zero-Defect culture and customer intimacy

Drives

digital transformation to simplify, standardize and drive efficiency

Develops

people / competencies / critical talent pipeline and

Delivers

key initiatives aligned with AOQ(Adhesive Operations, Quality)'s PDIs(Policy

Deployment Index) and performance KPI’s

What you´ll do

Quality System Deployment

Ensure full implementation and governance of Henkel’s five global quality fundamentals across all JPKR plants :

• Statistical Quality Control (SQC)
• Management of Change (MOC)
• Critical to Quality (CtQ) Standards
• Problem Solving Tools (FRPS - Fast Response Problem Solving / A3 / Six Sigma)
• Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Achieve 100% compliance with mandatory minimum CtQ standards by target deadlines.
• Conduct monthly MOC / ADP(Adhesives Development Process) governance reviews at each site to ensure proactive quality risk control.
• Implement MOC / NPI(New Product Introduction) tools across sites and complete FRPS training at all required locations.

Performance & Risk Management

Problem Solving & Issue Resolution

People & Competency Development

Stakeholder management

What makes you a good fit

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

(Chemical / Electrical / Mechanical etc)

Multi-site Quality Management experience

in leadership role or a related technical discipline.

8–10 years of progressive experience in

manufacturing quality management, preferably in chemical, automotive or

electronics industries.

Proven track record of deploying global

quality systems such as SQC, MOC, PFMEA, and problem solving tools in

multi-site environments.

Demonstrated ability to lead

cross-functional and cross-cultural teams in a matrix organization.

Strong customer-facing skills, with

experience managing quality expectations of tier-1 global clients

Understanding of Quality Standards and

Requirements including ISO / VDA / IATF / PPAP etc

Certified in Six Sigma / Lean Management

/ Auditor Experience / Root Cause Analysis

Some perks of joining Henkel

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.