Head of Certification Body - IATF / Automotive

Head of Certification Body

We are currently partnered with a certification body currently on the lookout for a strong leader. They are world-renowned for their services, and with this prestige, are opening their doors to high-achieving talent.

Tasks

• Oversee the Management of the Cert Body in Germany
• Ensure impartial interpretation and the implementation and compliance of core accreditation rules acc. ISO 17021, 17029 and 17065 and etc.
• Manage the compliance under DAkkS and other applicable accreditations within the Business Unit (BU) scope based on the P/L and other operational KPIs.
• Overall responsible for the adherence to CCB KPIs defined by BU in terms of quality, efficiency and value adding to internal/external stakeholders
• Align and implement unified operation, to enable de-risking of possible shortfall of single accreditation
• Responsible for the implementation of technical reviewers based on unified technical review process and requirements. Establish the hub function to service Germany and rest of world based on accreditation strategy
• Define and hand-over new processes into the operational organization
• Establish a problem-solving culture and internal/external customer-orientation
• Drive the organisational change following the strategic initiatives and accreditation strategy, and manage the communication as well as change management
• Maintain the major accreditations and promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and innovation in processes

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in natural science, engineering, process engineering, computer science or a related field
• Knowledge of ISO 17021/17065/17029 and MD requirements
• Minimum 3 years experience as head of cert body with an IAF affiliated accreditation- Experience with DAkkS is a plus
• Minimum as ISO 9001 lead auditor with 3 years of auditing experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional and cultural teams
• Project management skills to plan and execute process improvement projects
• Experience in leading organizational change management
• Experience in cert body requirements unification is a plus

Interested? Please submit your CV for consideration or reach out directly.