QHSE Director China
Job description
Responsibilities
Fully responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing the QHSE strategy for all operations in China, ensuring alignment with international standards (ISO, OHSAS, API, etc.) and compliance with local Chinese regulations.
Leads the supplier quality strategy for the China region, ensuring quality assurance for new product introductions and managing supplier auditing, evaluation, and development programs to enhance overall supply chain performance.
Leads multicultural QHSE teams, drives a "Zero Incident" safety culture, and improves organization-wide safety awareness and execution.
Establishes and maintains a robust risk control framework, organizes incident investigations and root cause analysis, and manages crisis events and emergency response plans to ensure business continuity.
Monitors QHSE performance using data-driven approaches (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), promotes lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve quality, safety, and environmental objectives.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Quality Management, HSE, or a related field.
Professional qualifications such as ISO 9001/14001/45001 Lead Auditor, NEBOSH International General Certificate, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, etc.
Minimum of 10 years of senior QHSE management experience, preferably within the wind energy or manufacturing supply chain sectors.
Proven track record of successfully managing multi-site operations and teams across China and the Asia-Pacific region.
In-depth experience with the full supplier quality management process, including APQP, PPAP, and FMEA.
Expert knowledge of international management systems (e.g., IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 13485).
Proficient in root cause analysis tools (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, FTA).
Strong cross-cultural communication, team leadership, and crisis management skills.
Experience using QHSE management systems (e.g., Intelex, SAP EHS).
Native fluency in Mandarin Chinese.Business proficiency in English (written and spoken).Knowledge of Spanish or German is a plus.