GENERAL MANAGER (IRIS UNIT)

Company

Are you anaccomplished Managerwith a strong background in QMS (Quality Management Systems) to manage the IRIS (International Railway Industry Standard) Unit at UNIFE (The European Rail Supply Industry Association)?

Why UNIFE?

• Vitalsector
• Interesting and impactful topic
• About UNIFE:
  • Based in Brussels since 1992, UNIFEis the Associationrepresenting the European Rail Supply Industry at European and international level. UNIFE gathers more than 120direct company Members – from numerousSMEs to major industrial champions from all over Europe – active in the design and manufacture of rolling stock (i.e. trains, metros, trams, freight wagons) as well as rail signalling and infrastructure equipment. UNIFE also brings together national rail industry associations from 11 European Members States.
  • For more information, visit www.unife.org or follow us on X or LinkedIn.
• About IRIS:
  • IRIS (International Railway Industry Standard) is a globally recognized systemfor the evaluation of business management systems, tailored to the specific needs of the rail sector. Supported by operators, system integrators and equipment manufacturers, the IRIS Certification systemis based on technical requirements(ISO 22163)and performance assessment (including assessment methodology and a common certification process). The aim of IRIS is to create a culture ofqualitythat brings benefits to all stakeholders in the rail supply chain.
  • For more information, visit www.iris-rail.org.
• Room for ownership
• The possibility to enjoy manyhigh level contactsand build up anetwork
• PassionateTeam
• For further information, have a look at UNIFE (vimeo.com)

Function

Your Perfect Job?

Do you want to play akey rolein setting the standard for improving quality in the rail sector, increasing efficiency and decreasing costs?

• You are fully responsible for the IRIS (International Rail Industry Standard) Unit
• You will lead a multicultural team of 6 Managers and oversee the completion of the responsibilities entrusted to the team
• You willmanage the weeklyprogress meetings
• Youorchestrate all technical activities including operations, performance and control
• You bothmonitor and contributeto the evolving technical regulations and standards whichimpact the IRIS Certification
• You representIRIS at IRQB, ISO and European Union Agency for Railways meetings
• Travel flexibility worldwide and in Europe
• You steerthe IRIS and IRQB Working Groups
• You animate the quarterly IRQB webinars
• In close collaboration with your team,you implement the IRIS Certification Revisions (current version Revision.04)
• You participate in all the Heads of Units’ meetings with the UNIFE Director General
• You are responsible foroverseeing the correct budget execution.

Profile

• Minimum 5 years of Team Management experience, including 3 years QMS (Quality Management System) management and 3 years’ of experience in the Rail sector
• Experience within a Certification Body is a plus
• Very Good written and spoken English
• Being accustomed to a multicultural and internationalwork environment is a must
• You are ananalytical thinkerwho is both pro quality and continuous improvement
• Being bothresults driven and Member focusedwill enable you to flourish at UNIFE
• Your emotional intelligence enables you to form strong internal and external working relationships
• You are a fair managerwhosharesinformation and expertise, enabling your team toprogress and realise their true potential
• Your sound time managementmeans you will thrive in thisbusy and varied role
• Proficient MS Office

Offer

Our Offer to you

• Very competitive salary
• Broad range ofbenefits
• Organic growth
• Protraining
• 1 day Teleworking

Hiring Process

• 1st interview with the Director General and the Chief Finance, Legal and HR Officer,
• 2nd interview with the IRIS Steering Committee
• 3rd interview with theUNIFE Chair
• Decisionwithin 2 weeks

Apply now!

• If you want to contribute to shaping aninnovative, sustainable and competitive rail transport system
• If transport quality is a priority for you
• If you would like to work alongside aprofessional and international team