Job Description
Join Johnson Controls as Vice President of Quality for the Asia-Pacific region and spearhead our quality excellence strategy. This senior leadership role empowers you to shape quality standards across diverse markets while driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. You'll lead a high-performing global team, implement robust quality management systems, and ensure compliance with international standards. The position offers strategic influence to transform quality culture, mitigate risks, and deliver sustainable business results in one of the world's most dynamic regions.
As a key member of our APAC leadership team, you'll collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align quality objectives with business goals. Your expertise will directly impact product reliability, process optimization, and customer satisfaction across manufacturing, transport, and logistics operations. This role requires a visionary leader who can translate quality principles into actionable strategies while fostering innovation and accountability.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive quality strategies across APAC markets
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing quality teams
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen)
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards and regional regulations
- Manage quality audits and corrective action programs
- Collaborate with R&D and operations for quality-by-design
- Implement digital quality management systems
- Represent quality in executive leadership forums
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or Business
- 15+ years quality leadership experience in manufacturing
- 10+ years APAC regional operations experience
- Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Six Sigma Black Belt
- Expertise in ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and regulatory standards
- Proven track record in team development and change management
- Strong financial acumen and strategic planning skills
- Fluency in English and regional language(s) preferred