NCA Quality Head

Introduction

We are looking for a Head of Regional Quality, Consumables to join our Quality area In this role, you will, Lead the regional Consumables quality function, based within the region, with accountability for consistent deployment of quality strategy, processes, methods, standards, and QA/QC technologies across operations.

This role is based in Irapuato Rubber Plant.

What you’ll bring

• Lead the regional Consumables quality function across manufacturing, supply chain, and service operations, ensuring consistent quality governance and execution.
• Oversee all regional quality activities to ensure products, processes, and services meet Metso quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Deploy the quality strategy, processes, methods, standards, and QA/QC technologies and tools in line with CNS Quality direction.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and business performance, leveraging Lean Six Sigma and other quality tools.
• Establish robust reporting and analysis routines using relevant quality systems and reporting tools (e.g., SAP Q-Module) to monitor trends, risks, and root causes.
• Lead customer complaint handling and regional quality issue resolution, ensuring timely containment, corrective actions, and prevention of recurrence.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, manufacturing, and other regions to share best practices, standardize ways of working, and build capability.
• Translate company quality strategy into regional plans, priorities, and improvement roadmaps; communicate performance and actions to senior stakeholders.
• Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships and travel up to 40% to support sites, audits, projects, and regional or global meetings.

• Regional Consumables quality governance and execution of regional quality plans
• Deployment of quality standards, QA/QC methods, tools, reporting routines, and capability building
• Regional management of quality incidents, customer complaint resolution, and CAPA follow-up

What's in it for you

At Metso, you will combine meaningful work with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. You’ll be part of a global team where collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous learning are part of everyday work.

We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:

• Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry.

• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services.

• Rewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.

• Flexibility: Hybrid working options to support balance and productivity.

• Growth: Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities.

• Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click “Apply now” to submit your application.

For more information, please contact Diana Romero at diana.romero@metso.com

We recognize that highly capable candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. You may be exactly the right candidate for the role.