Manager Quality and Accreditation
As our change Manager Quality & Accreditation, you will ensure integrity, accuracy & credibility of our EPD Program and Company against ISO 9001, 17029, ...
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EPD International AB is looking for our new Manager Quality and Accreditation. EPDs are a trusted source for environmental product performance data in various decision making processes in favor for the planet. To grow our EPD Program and company responsibly and in compliance with future standards and regulations, we now look for an experienced Manager Quality and Accreditation to join the EPD Secretariat in Sweden.
You understand your role as a change maker, have strong project management skills and you are passionate about making a positive, sustainable impact?
Key Responsibilities
- Drive quality to make it stick:
- Manage and evolve our quality management system (ISO 9001 certified)
- Successfully implement and manage ISO 17029/ 17065 accreditation standard
- Manage eligibility status against ISO 14025, a.o. LCA relevant standards
- Thought Leadership:
- Contribute to environmental (and social) thought leadership in the field of material/product quality, accreditation for LCA (AVCP3+, CPR/DoPC, ESPR), a.s.o.
Qualifications
To succeed in the role you have:
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in business, environmental science, engineering, or a related fiel
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Quality Assurance/ Accreditation expert, or similar role
- Certification of quality control is a strong advantage (ISO 9000, ISO 17029, etc.)
- Familiarity with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies is advantageous
- Experience working in diverse, multicultural environments
- Experience in troubleshooting and resolving issues while working in high-pressure environments
Soft skills
- Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; knowledge of Swedish is advantageous
- Promotes a culture of trust, collaboration, feedback and speaking up by modeling desired behavior.
- Proficient in negotiation and interpersonal skills.
What we offer
We work in a creative and developing environment where everyone has a large part of their own responsibility and good opportunities for personal and professional development. For this role at EPD International you will be recruited as an employee at IVL. As that, you become part of a workplace that values diversity, collaboration, innovation and commitment. There is a wonderful community here as well as sports club, art association, parties, pubs and other activities. We are sit in activity-based premises. At IVL, you get the opportunity to work with your sustainability commitment for real!
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Apply with your CV by pressing "Apply here". Evaluation of applications and interviews will be conducted throughout the application period.
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- Department
- EPD International
- Locations
- Gothenburg, Malmö, Stockholm
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
- Employment type
- Tillsvidare med 6 mån provanställning/Permanent with 6 months probation
- Time type
- Heltid/Full time
- Last application date
- 31 October, 2024
A selection of our benefits
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Our collective agreement gives you as an employee many benefits such as sick pay, occupational pension, parental pay and several different insurances.
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We offer flexible working hours. Most of our employees can have a hybrid workplace, at IVL that means that 50 percent of the working week is spent in the office and the remaining time is allocated so that it suits you and the business.
Still can't make it? As an employee, you can apply to reduce your time by 20% if you want to focus on other things for a certain period of time.
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As an employee, you get 3 700 SEK per year to spend on health-promoting activities.
About IVL Svenska Miljöinstitutet
IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute is an independent research institute with the broadest environmental profile in Sweden. Together with businesses, government agencies, and the research community, we drive the transition towards a sustainable society – from science to reality.
We engage in applied research and consulting assignments that contribute to achieving both the global sustainability goals and Sweden's environmental objectives.
Our base is in Sweden, with operations in India and China, and our clients are located all over the world. The group has a turnover of 420 million SEK, and the Institute for Water and Air Protection Research Foundation (SIVL) is the sole owner of IVL. Representatives from both the business sector and government agencies sit on our boards.
Manager Quality and Accreditation
As our change Manager Quality & Accreditation, you will ensure integrity, accuracy & credibility of our EPD Program and Company against ISO 9001, 17029, ...
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