Quality & Environmental Manager to KB Components AB
KB Components AB / Chefsjobb / Örkelljunga
2025-10-22
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hela Sverige KB Components is a globally growing company with a turnover of approximately SEK 3,200 million, where our vision is to be the world leader in technologically advanced polymer products. The company's three overarching objectives are growth, profitability and well-being, within which we actively work to become one of the world's best plastics companies!
Our main customer segment can be found in the automotive industry, furniture industry and lighting industry. We are a global company operating with our Headquarter in Örkelljunga (Sweden) and subsidiaries in Gislaved (Sweden), Nurmijärvi (Finland), Tallinn (Estonia), Kaunas (Lithuania), Zilina (Slovakia), Puebla and Irapuato (Mexico), Dallas (USA), Windsor (Canada), New Dehli (India) and Wuxi (China).
In recent years, the company has developed very positively and is now in a strong position to face the future. Through organic growth and acquisitions, we have achieved a well-balanced product and customer portfolio. As an employee, you will be a significant cog and part of an industrial elite in a company that delivers the development and production of high-tech polymer components to the market's most demanding customers.
We are now looking for our new Quality & Environmental Manager to join us on our successful journey.
About the position
As Quality & Environmental Manager at our local production site, you will play a key role in ensuring that our manufacturing processes and products meet the high standards expected within the automotive industry.
You will work closely with the Operations Manager and production team to strengthen a culture focused on quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
The role is both operational and strategic - combining active participation in daily quality activities with the responsibility for maintaining and developing our management systems according to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.
You will lead and coach the local quality team, coordinate environmental initiatives, and act as the main contact for customers, suppliers, auditors, and authorities within your areas of responsibility.
The position reports to the Operations Manager and works in close collaboration with the Quality Director and the global quality organization within KB Components.
Main responsibilities
Quality
Lead and develop the local quality organization with focus on proactive quality assurance and stable processes.
Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements within the automotive sector.
Drive and coordinate PPAP, APQP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC for both new and existing products.
Handle customer complaints, deviation investigations, and root cause analyses (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa).
Lead improvement projects to reduce scrap, increase process capability, and achieve zero-defect goals.
Support and challenge production and engineering in matters related to process quality and product performance.
Environment & Sustainability
Maintain and further develop the site's environmental management system according to ISO 14001.
Monitor environmental performance, including waste, energy, and emissions, and identify improvement opportunities.
Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and coordinate communication with authorities and external partners.
Promote sustainable production methods and contribute to the company's overall sustainability initiatives.
Safety (general responsibility)
Contribute to a safe working environment by supporting risk assessments, safety rounds, and incident handling together with production teams.
Promote safety awareness and responsibility in daily operations.
Qualifications
Technical degree, preferably Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Environmental, or similar).
Solid experience in quality and/or environmental management within automotive or manufacturing industries, ideally within injection moulding of plastics.
Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.
Experience in audits, certification work, and customer communication.
Skilled in problem-solving and improvement methodologies (8D, 5 Why, FMEA).
Clear and engaging leadership style with excellent communication skills and the ability to build engagement across teams.
Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
Our offer:
A challenging and responsible role in a prominent and growing company.
The opportunity to influence and shape the company's quality and sustainability work.
A dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional development
Application:
If you are a passionate and driven quality professional who wants to lead our quality and sustainability work to new heights, we look forward to your application!
Please apply by the latest of the 14 of November.
For questions about the position, please contact Luan Zogaj, Operations Manager:
luan.zogaj@kbcomponents.com.
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Arbetsgivare KB Components AB (org.nr 556081-6653)
Kontakt Operations Manager
Luan Zogaj
luan.zogaj@kbcomponents.com Jobbnummer 9568583