Certification Manager Business Unit Switzerland

Bureau Veritas is a global leader in verification, assessment and risk analysis in Quality, Environment, Health and Safety and Social Accountability (QHSE-SA).

The Group provides inspection and control, compliance verification and certification services to support Organizations of all sizes, belonging to all sectors, both public and private, from industry to services.

Founded in 1828, the Group now generates a turnover of 5 Billion Euros, has more than 1,000 offices in 140 countries and employs a network of 75,000 people. Reliability and the widespread availability of qualified technicians are among the strengths most appreciated by our 400,000 Customers worldwide.

As an Independent Third Party Body, Bureau Veritas conducts its business in full compliance with Core Values of Integrity and Ethics, Impartiality in Judgment, Respect for People and Responsibility to the Environment and Society.

Bureau Veritas is looking for a Certification Business Unit Manager for Switzerland Area.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Achieve Certification Business Unit  Revenue , Production, Operating Profit and Sales budget objectives for all sub business units;

• Identify, develop and deploy new products/services for Certification department ( quality, environmental, safety, sustainability third part Certification services) according to Group’s guidelines;

• Lead the development of the business with Large Clients and Mass Market and ensure management of multi-national accounts;

• Maintain accreditations/notifications/licenses to operate and develop ,reinforce related competencies together with the local technical manager;

• Maintain & develop a proper auditor’s network to guarantee a proper quality level of service;

• Coordinate the business strategy to enable growth and recurrent/sustainable business;

• Implement business excellence models to improve quality service and profitability;

• Manage a team of people with various skills, different seniorities and locations, job descriptions and tasks;

• Implement synergies with other BV divisions to develop a global market approach in certification.

Experience & Skills Required:

• At least 2/3 years of relevant experience in Testing, Inspection and Certification sector. Prior experience in ISO certification would be an added value;

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills;

• Good team player with good social and communication skills;

• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and meet tight schedules;

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• Coverage of 3 days / week in Zurich area;

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• Strong operational approach /focus;

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• Fluent English;

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• Fluent German will be an important added value.

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The candidate will cover at least for 3 days per week Zurich area.

Bureau Veritas guarantees equal opportunity and equal treatment and access to all candidates without discriminating on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnic or social origin, genetic characteristics, language, religion or belief, political or other opinion, membership of a national minority, heritage, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation.

All personal data will be processed in accordance with EU Regulation 679/16 (GDPR) and D.Lgs. 196/03. Information available at: https://www.bureauveritas.it/privacy-policy.