About this Head of Quality, HSE and Sustainability role at BDR Thermea Group
With over 50 years of experience in the HVAC industry, Baymak operates with two production facilities on a 60,000 m² area in Tuzla, Istanbul.
As one of Turkey’s leading manufacturers, Baymak holds a strong position nationwide with approximately 500 dealers and more than 2,100 sales points. Since 2013, Baymak has been a 100% subsidiary of BDR Thermea Group, a Netherlands-based global leader and one of Europe’s top three HVAC companies.
Together with BDR Thermea, we combine our global experience with our regional strength in line with the group’s core values:
🤝 One Team | 🎯Customer Focus | 🌱 Sustainable Future
We are looking for a Head of Quality, Health & Safety and Sustainability to join our growing team—someone with strong analytical and communication skills, a strategic mindset, and a collaborative approach to support our business growth.
This role requires a senior professional with strong experience in global or multinational organizations, capable of driving quality excellence, sustainability transformation, and regulatory compliance at a strategic level.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of integrated management systems including ISO 9001, 14001, 50001, 45001, and 10002,
- Manage end-to-end Quality Assurance and Control processes using statistical tools and process capability initiatives to ensure product excellence,
- Oversee Incoming Quality processes, ensuring materials and parts received from suppliers are evaluated against inspection, sampling, and acceptance criteria, and establish and continuously improve control mechanisms to prevent non-conforming inputs from reaching production,
- Oversee root cause analysis activities and 8D problem-solving methodologies to ensure sustainable corrective and preventive actions,
- Manage and represent the company during internal, external, and global customer audits including certification processes such as TSE and CE,
- Monitor and develop supplier quality performance through evaluation and continuous development processes,
- Develop and execute corporate sustainability strategies aligned with global standards and environmental impact assessments,
- Drive waste reduction, resource efficiency, and energy management projects in full compliance with ISO 50001 and environmental regulations,
- Integrate Occupational Health & Safety systems into quality frameworks and lead risk assessment processes to foster a proactive safety culture,
- Implement Lean, Kaizen, and operational excellence initiatives to drive cross-functional collaboration and a continuous improvement culture,
- Lead and coach the Quality, Sustainability, and EHS teams while providing strategic KPI reporting and performance insights to senior management in Türkiye and global stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Industrial, Environmental, or related fields),
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in Quality, Sustainability, Environmental, and/or EHS management roles,
- Proven experience in multinational companies or highly audited manufacturing environments,
- Strong expertise in ISO management systems (9001, 14001, 50001, 45001),
- Experience with OEM/customer-driven quality environments,
- Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainability frameworks,
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and crisis management skills,
- Data-driven decision-making and strong analytical capabilities,
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
At BDR Thermea Group, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.