New chief of QHSES comes with a holistic approach

Marianne McElheron is the new Head of QHSES & CBI at BSB Industry. She brings with her more than 15 years of experience in quality management and quality systems from large international corporations.

The aspirations at BSB Industry for growth, sustainability, quality, and employee well-being are paramount. Marianne McElheron's ambitious approach to QHSES was pivotal in her decision to leave an exciting job in the automotive industry to help provide solutions mainly for the wind industry.

- BSB Industry is on an exciting growth journey and has for many years been working diligently with QHSE and, more recently, sustainability. The company's ethos of taking extra steps to contribute to a sustainable future, ensuring high consistent quality, and a healthy, safe, and secure workplace resonates with me, explains Marianne McElheron.

Preparing to go to work

Marianne McElheron started out in her new position on October 2 and is well into her induction, during which she's assuming tasks from Winnie Fedders, who has chosen to step down from the management role to instead leverage her extensive expertise as a QHSES specialist within BSB Industry.

- As part of my induction, it's crucial for me to get to understand the standards, the culture at BSB, and the products, says Marianne McElheron.

Her BSB Industry colleagues play an essential role in this process.

- My new colleagues have been incredibly welcoming. They're assisting in introducing me to BSB's professional language and equipping me with product and system knowledge. Their willingness to help me is palpable, and the positive work environment, where one can count on team members and where we support each other to achieve our goals, is evident anywhere you go within the company, she adds.

- In terms of leadership, my new colleagues will find that I operate with a holistic mindset. For instance, I frequently visit the production floor, where I engage with team members, observe their workflows and challenges, and gather their improvement ideas. Cross-functional collaboration and diversity pave the way for sustainable solutions, believes Marianne McElheron.

Marianne McElheron / Head of QHSES & CBI

BSB Industry takes an extra step

BSB Industry is on an exciting growth journey and has for many years been working diligently with QHSE and, more recently, sustainability. The company's ethos of taking extra steps to contribute to a sustainable future, ensuring high consistent quality, and a healthy, safe, and secure workplace resonates with me.
Marianne McElheron / Head of QHSES & CBI

QHSES is Embedded in BSB Industry's DNA

At BSB, CEO Morten Krusborg is pleased to have attracted someone of Marianne McElheron's caliber for the role of Head of QHSES & CBI.

- Marianne is in command of theoretical, practical, and managerial expertise in QHSES. Equipped with a comprehensive toolkit, she's remarkably well prepared to evolve our organization. Despite our lofty growth aspirations, we must indeed continue to excel in all QHSES areas, says Morten Krusborg, emphasizing quality as a key area for BSB, now and in the future.

- Customers must consistently experience high quality, on-time deliveries, and appropriate documentation, whether they receive solutions from our Supply Center or our production units in Poland or Denmark. Marianne will play a pivotal role in ensuring this DNA, especially in our ESG and sustainability efforts, stresses Morten Krusborg.

Her drive is rooted in requirements, collaboration, and outcomes

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time, goes a well-known saying. While Marianne McElheron wishes to prioritize the entire QHSES spectrum from the very beginning, she acknowledges the need to adhere to the old saying and address "first things first”.

- We're on a relatively new but thrilling journey in the area of Environment, Social & Governance (ESG), with reporting deadlines to meet. We're currently pinpointing our requirements. Beyond these general requirements, it's crucial for us at BSB to define our own ESG strategy and make it known to each and every employee.

Marianne Mcelheron I Dialog Med Kolleger I BSB Industry 0020

- Concurrently, in terms of quality and safety, we aim to instill more structure and clearer processes. We'll also create synergies by learning from each other across locations and countries. One of our objectives is to eliminate workplace accidents and reduce complaints to an absolute minimum, explains Marianne McElheron, looking forward to bolstering and evolving QHSES at BSB Industry.

- My drive stems from achieving progress and results through QHSES. BSB Industry already stands on a robust foundation with a solid foothold in the industry and the right mindset. I'm excited to help develop the company in collaboration with my colleagues. Together, we'll continue our journey, ensuring exceptional outcomes in environmental, occupational health, quality, and sustainability areas, while also fostering value-driven solutions and partnerships with customers and suppliers, emphasizes Marianne McElheron.

Contact

Marianne McElheron
Head of QHSES & CBI