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Global Head of Quality Systems
BURN Manufacturing
Posted 3 months agoRuiru, Kenya
Location
Ruiru, Kenya
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Category
Other
Job Description
The Global Head of Quality Systems is a senior leadership role responsible for defining, governing, and continuously improving BURN's global quality strategy. The role ensures that all products manufactured and distributed by BURN consistently meet internal quality standards, regulatory and safety requirements, and customer expectations across all markets.
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Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality, or related field
- 10+ years of experience, with at least 3 years in a senior quality management position
- Proven experience leading quality functions in multi-site or high-volume manufacturing operations
- Strong background in QMS implementation (e.g., ISO 9001) and audit management
- Experience with supplier quality management and global supply chains
- Exposure to lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, quality tools, and risk management
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Act as the global authority on quality matters, advising senior leadership on quality risks and performance
- Define and monitor key quality performance indicators (KPIs) and report regularly to executive leadership
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) for manufacturing and product quality issues
- Define and oversee global supplier quality standards in coordination with Supply Chain teams
- Drive supplier corrective actions and continuous improvement to reduce defects, variability, and supply risk
- Ensure compliance with regional and international regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements
- Build organisational capability in quality tools, methodologies, and problem-solving
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives including Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
- Develop, implement, and continuously refine global quality strategies aligned with BURN's business objectives, growth plans, and risk profiles
- Provide leadership and mentorship to quality teams across all BURN production entities to ensure consistent application of quality standards
- Lead internal and external audits, certifications, and management reviews ensuring timely closure of findings and corrective actions
- Establish and maintain global product quality standards to ensure consistent product performance, safety, and reliability
- Ensure robust quality controls across all manufacturing stages including incoming inspection, in-process controls, and final product release
- Partner with Engineering and Operations to drive process capability improvements, defect reduction, and yield optimisation
- Support new product introduction (NPI) activities through quality planning, risk assessments, validation, and pilot builds
Benefits
- Senior global leadership role in a fast-growing clean cooking company
- Opportunity to shape and lead quality systems across multiple manufacturing sites globally
How to Apply
Apply through the BURN Manufacturing careers portal.
