General Manager; Quality Systems & Governance

DESCRIBE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

The General Manager, Quality Systems & Governance owns and continuously improves the Nikon Instruments Inc. Quality Management System and serves as the company-wide catalyst for clear process ownership, accountability, evidence, corrective-action closure, and operational effectiveness. The position reports directly to the President & CEO to preserve independence and carries authority to convene functions, require documented responses, issue QMS and governance findings, assign response deadlines through accountable leaders, and escalate unresolved material risks. The role combines independent QMS leadership with a limited enterprise-governance and continuous-improvement mandate. It does not assume operational ownership of the functions it reviews. Functional and Process Owners remain accountable for business decisions, control execution, performance management, and implementation of approved corrective actions.

Competencies

Accountability

Governance & Compliance

Communication & Influence

Risk Management & Internal Controls

Continuous Improvement & Process Excellence

Strategic Business Acumen

Cross Functional Collaboration

Strategic Leadership

Data Analytics & Decision Making

Time Management