SummaryWe are seeking a Quality Manager responsible for developing and implementing a Quality strategy that delivers measurable business value by driving process improvements, enhancing customer satisfaction and improving profitability. The Quality Manager will drive local quality processes across the Italian plants and ensure alignment with corporate and regulatory standards. He/she handles non‑conformities, guides suppliers toward shared quality requirements, collaborates closely with production and logistics, engineering, procurement and sales, field and supplier quality organizations in line with the H&W Business Unit Quality Strategy to ensure process consistency.Duties and ResponsibilitiesDefine and maintain processes that ensure products compliance with specifications and regulationsParticipate in design activitiesEstablish standards and control methods, define and track quality KPIs at local levelCoordinate internal and external audits to verify compliance, effectiveness, and traceabilityDevelop policies and proceduresDirect and coordinate overall quality specificationsLead continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency, reduce defects and waste, and lower the cost of poor qualityEnsure synergies and training and development of quality personnel at each siteCoordinate the analysis of supplier non‑conformities, provide quality reports, drive improvement plansCollaborate on the assessment of new suppliers or change of suppliersQualificationsEducation: Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields.Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality management in a complex organizationExperience with audits and certificationsProven track record in designing, implementing and maintaining a multi‑site quality organizationAble to lead process mapping/baselining and improvement activitiesExperience leading cross‑functional improvement teamsExperience in training Quality methodologiesPerformance reporting and balanced scorecard knowledge and experience essentialAdvanced PC skills required including database design, presentations, spreadsheets, data analysis and graphical presentationsProficiency in quality and continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, CAPA, etc.)Familiarity with ERP systems and digital Quality Management Systems (QMS)Proficiency knowledge of English languageWillingness to travel frequently between the 2 Italian manufacturing sites (30‑40%)Key CompetenciesExcellent interpersonal and communication skills (written & oral)Leadership and team management abilitiesHigh performer, ambitious, self‑motivation, ability to lead and delegateProblem‑solving and decision‑making skillsProficiency in technical drawingsStrategic thinking and business acumenDeep teambuilding capability and relationships with stakeholdersOrientation to prioritize tasks and resultsEqual Opportunity StatementAllegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities.#J-18808-Ljbffr