Quality & HSE Manager

Position Summary

The QHSE&E Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership and alignment of the company's Quality Assurance, Health, Safety, Environmental and Energy management (QHSE&E) functions. The role ensures that all related systems, processes, and teams operate efficiently, continuously improve, and comply with applicable regulatory and corporate requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the QHSE&E team by setting objectives, conducting performance evaluations, and establishing an effective feedback culture
• Translate strategic objectives into team-level goals and KPIs, monitoring execution and performance
• Define competency development and training frameworks and approve individual development plans
• Oversee succession planning for all key positions within the department
• Ensure effective resource planning and balanced workload distribution across the team
• Manage recruitment and onboarding activities for the QHSE&E function

Quality Management

• Define and oversee the implementation of the Quality Management strategy and annual plans
• Ensure that all required quality documentation and core quality tools (including PFMEA, MSA, Process Capability Studies, and Control Plans) are established and maintained
• Supervise the handling of non-conformities, customer complaints, and product recalls, approving corrective actions and key decisions
• Lead Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) activities and processes

Health, Safety, Environment, Energetics & Integrated Management Systems

• Ensure the effective operation of the Integrated Management System, including documentation and audit processes
• Oversee the investigation and reporting of HSE incidents and ensure regular performance reporting
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety, environmental, fire safety regulations
• Lead the local implementation of the company's Sustainability Strategy and approve related action plans

Continuous Improvement & Stakeholder Management

• Provide strategic support for improvement initiatives and projects within the area of responsibility
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, representing the company in professional forums
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, economics, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience, preferably at senior management level
• Strong knowledge of Integrated Management Systems and ISO standards
• Solid understanding of occupational health & safety and fire safety regulations
• Professional working proficiency in English, both written and spoken

Key Competencies

• Strategic mindset with strong systems thinking
• Excellent leadership and influencing skills
• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities
• Strong collaboration skills and empathy
• Business-oriented and process-driven approach
• High level of initiative, independence, and proactive attitude
   

About VELUX  

In the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future. From the forefront of the roof window category, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air.  

The VELUX Group is an international, family-owned business with strong financial roots and each year we can create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees and planet through our foundations. With 20 production companies in 12 countries and sales companies in 37 countries, our products are widely available. We employ around 12,000 people, and our company is headquartered in Denmark. Alongside the rest of our values, “courage” and “mutual respect” define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world. 

Equal Opportunity Employer  

At VELUX, we believe in fostering a diverse workplace for everyone to thrive, develop, and perform at their best, and where you feel welcome, respected, and valued. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all - whether you are applying for a role or already a part of VELUX. That means we recruit, hire, train, and promote people based on their skills and potential without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, neurodiversity, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. 

We value diversity and strive to ensure that our employment decisions are fair and inclusive, focusing only on what truly matters: your qualifications and how you can contribute to our shared mission and success.