Head of Quality and Transformation
Role summary
Weir Minerals is seeking a Head of Quality and Transformation to lead business transformation in North America using lean principles and a quality-driven vision. This role involves defining strategy, executing transformation programs with cross-functional teams, establishing governance, and leveraging digital technologies for improved operations and performance monitoring. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience in business transformation and lean manufacturing within relevant industries, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent, and a strong background in quality systems and change management. This hybrid role requires approximately 30% travel and emphasizes a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
Head of Quality and Transformation
Location- Salt Lake City, UT
Weir Minerals
What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.
Make your impact
You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.
What you’ll do
- *Vision and Strategy:* Lead the NAM business transformation by defining and aligning a clear, quality-driven vision grounded in lean principles with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Communicate this vision effectively across the business to embed continuous improvement and operational discipline.
- *Execution and Leadership:* Design and plan the business transformation strategy using tools like the Hoshin Matrix. Break down transformation programs into achievable projects with clear scope and ownership. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver measurable improvements in quality, lean processes, and business objectives.
- *Governance and Change Management:* Establish a governance framework clarifying decision rights, ownership, and accountability. Provide change management guidance using established frameworks and leverage global resources to ensure successful project delivery.
- *Digital Enablement:* Utilize digital technologies to enhance leadership alignment, collaboration, and connectivity across NAM operations.
- *Performance Monitoring:* Develop and deliver dashboards to monitor business readiness, adoption, and benefits realization, using data analytics to visualize progress and impact.
- *Travel Requirements:* Approximately 30% travel to local sites within NAM to support onsite visits, facilitation, and collaboration.
- *Safety First:* Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
What you’ll bring
Must-haves:
- Proven experience in business transformation, lean manufacturing, and management with 15+ years in relevant industries such as automotive, heavy industrial, or mining.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including training and coaching capabilities.
- Solid understanding and practical application of lean principles and tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Heijunka, Obeya management, 3P, and SMED.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, with a strong problem-solving mindset and ability to drive continuous improvement.
- Background in establishing quality systems, standard work, and root cause corrective action (RCCA) programs.
- Experience in digital transformation and leveraging information systems for business outcomes.
- Experience leading quality and lean teams, with a track record of delivering strong savings and operational stability.
Why join Weir?
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Career development and learning support
- Access to global inclusion networks
- Regional and team-specific benefits
- ShareBuilder scheme
- Wellness support for you and your family
- Collaboration with global teams
- Study support
*Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.*
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