Global Head of QEHS (100%)

Looking for a leadership role in a dynamic and international environment?
Pureon is one of the world's leading providers of technologically advanced solutions for the surface finishing of high-tech materials. Our products are used across a wide range of industries where the highest levels of precision are required.
As
Global Head of QEHS
, reporting directly to the COO, you will lead the Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety strategy across the Pureon Group and provide functional leadership to QEHS representatives worldwide within a dotted-line reporting structure. In this key international leadership role, you will drive global standards, compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while serving as Site QEHS Manager for our Lengwil facility. You will play a pivotal role in shaping a culture of quality, safety, and sustainable business performance worldwide.
To strengthen our team, we are looking for a motivated and experienced
Global Head of QEHS (100%)
to join us immediately or at a mutually agreed start date.
Your Responsibilities
Global Responsibilities
Develop and execute the global QEHS strategy
Standardize and continuously improve QEHS processes across the Group
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry requirements
Act as the primary contact for strategic customer quality matters and escalations
Lead and maintain the global ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems
Lead audits, certifications, compliance, and risk management activities
Establish and monitor global QEHS KPIs and reporting structures
Advise leadership on quality, safety, compliance, risk, and ESG topics
Drive a culture of quality, safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
Provide functional leadership and coaching to international QEHS teams within a dotted-line reporting structure
Lead global Supplier Quality Management activities
Act as Crisis Management Officer and serve as a member of the Process Control Board
Site QEHS Manager Responsibilities (Lengwil, Switzerland)
Lead the Quality Management System and all QEHS activities at the Lengwil site
Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, health, and safety requirements
Conduct audits, management reviews, and risk assessments
Act as the primary contact for customers, authorities, certification bodies, and auditors
Lead CAPA processes, customer complaints, and quality escalations
Support operational teams through quality and process improvement initiatives
Deliver QEHS training programs and promote a strong safety and quality culture
Monitor site KPIs and drive corrective and preventive actions
Your Profile
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Quality Management, or a related field
8-10 years of QEHS experience, including leadership responsibility in an international environment
Experience in international manufacturing and high-tech industrial environments
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001
Experience in audits, compliance, risk management, supplier quality, and continuous improvement
Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt is an advantage
Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills
Strategic, hands-on, and results-oriented mindset
Fluent in English and German
Willingness to travel internationally as required
What We Offer
Bright, clean, and air-conditioned production facilities
Bonus program for all employees
Free workwear and flexible working hours
Attractive pension benefits and various savings plans
Open and informal company culture with regular employee events
Additional benefits including 100% employer coverage of accident insurance (UVG) and daily sickness allowance insurance (KTG) contributions, free parking, and complimentary fresh fruit
Interested?
We look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your application documents, including a photo,
in English
, through our online application portal. As this is an international role, applications will be considered in English only. We look forward to getting to know you!
Your contact person:
Anna Schiesslbauer
Head of Finance & HCM
Please note that only direct applications will be considered.
Application documents will be deleted no later than two years after completion of the recruitment process.