Are you passionate about delivering exceptional quality in every aspect of a fast-growing international business? We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Quality Manager to lead our global team. At RUSTA, we believe that quality is at the heart of everything we do. As a leading low-price retailer, quality and sustainability are the cornerstones of being a trusted low-priced retailer. We are team players who care about each other, our customers, and the results of what we do.

We are currently seeking a visionary Global Quality Manager who has the leadership skills to shape the future of quality by leading, coaching, and taking charge of quality. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in contributing to RUSTA´s growth by leading quality across our operations from product development to customer experience. If you have a passion for driving excellence and ensuring the highest standards in product quality, we would love to hear from you!

You will play a key role in Rusta's development, which is characterized by personal responsibility, varied challenges, and opportunities to influence your work!

Your role

In this key role, you will be responsible for leading a successful global team, managing, and overseeing all quality-related activities covering product development, quality assurance processes, product quality and regulatory compliance and lead continuous improvement initiatives. You will collaborate closely with the technical team at Rusta´s headquarter, global sourcing offices, global suppliers, and product development teams to maintain a high levels of quality in all our products and delivering to low prices for our customers.

As Quality Manager, you are the owner of the RUSTA Quality policy and accountable for leading and implementing the Quality strategy. You ensure that Rusta's product range meets the quality standards and compliance for safety, durability, and full functionality from factory to customer. This is a senior leadership role with an expectation to build a strong and motivated Quality team, manage stakeholder relations, be an active member of the sourcing management team, and acting in the interest of total RUSTA.

Rusta has high ambitions and wants to lead the transition to a more sustainable low-price business sector. Our products shall be designed to last for a long time, and we aim to reduce the amount of harmful chemicals and increase the proportion of renewable materials. You are responsible for leading a competent team of product and material specialists and work in close collaboration with the sustainability and packaging team.

As Quality Manager, you are part of the sourcing organization, and you report to the Chief Purchasing officer.

Key responsibilities:

• Set goals, relevant KPI´s to reach RUSTA´s overall goals
• Ensure that products comply with legal-, safety-, and environmental standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for fast and effective product development
• Monitor, interpret and implement requirements in upcoming legislations and regulations
• Manage the company’s producer responsibility, including reporting & documentation
• Communication with relevant authorities in relevant countries
• Drive continuous improvements in products, material development and ways of working
• Lead and coach the global quality team to develop competence and work together
• Accountability for cost budget and efficient resource planning
• Being an active member of sourcing management and working together

Who are you?

We are seeking a natural leader with the ability to motivate and inspire others through a clear vision and direction. You are structured and analytical, capable of prioritizing tasks, making decisions, and being solution oriented. With a strong customer focus, you are passionate about product quality and committed to driving success in the low-priced retail business. As a true team player, you value collaboration and shared achievements. With a positive attitude and openness to new challenges and opportunities, you thrive in dynamic environments. Furthermore, you are independent, proactive and clear in your communication and presentation. To thrive at Rusta, it is important that you have a positive attitude and are open to new challenges and opportunities. We attach great importance to your personal qualities, values and who can easily cooperate with stakeholders.

To succeed in the role, we are looking for someone who has:

• Solid background in quality and leadership positions
• Experience working with multicultural teams
• Exposure to product development and production
• Knowledge of product related laws, requirements & quality processes
• Is proficient in both Swedish and English, both spoken and written
• Have a strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach
• Skilled in data analysis, excel tools and reporting

Merit: If you have previously worked with retail product categories and have an understanding for production processes, quality control and regulatory requirements that apply to these.

Our values

Rusta stands for the values Simplicity, Courage, Commitment and Togetherness. The values are strengthened by the fact that all employees have been involved in identifying and shaping them. They must function as a steering tool alongside the vision and business concept as well as a compass and guidance in the daily work. With the help of these, Rusta will manage its continued expansion and growth without losing its origin, focus or flexibility.

RUSTA is a hard discount retail chain that offers home and leisure products with retail stores in Sweden, Norway, Germany, and Finland. We want our customers to feel welcome, be inspired and find it fun to shop with us. At Rusta, we make it easy for many people to buy good quality products at the best price. The first department store was opened in 1986 and today Rusta has over 200 department stores in Sweden, Norway, Germany, and Finland. RUSTA´s business model is based on direct control on the value chain without expensive intermediaries, an efficient range, large volumes, and efficient logistics.

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Does this sound like an exciting opportunity? Apply today, applications are processed continuously. We look forward to your application as soon as possible.

12th of February.

A warm welcome with your application!