Director of Quality

The Director of Quality will be responsible for implementing the quality program for all operations and product within the given region. This position will provide governance over the quality standards, assurance protocols and performance measures while assuring that customer requirements and product specifications are met for its supporting sites and products. In addition, the role will provide leadership, communication, and coordination to ensure that the operations are held accountable for the quality of products and maintaining an excellent reputation with our customers by ensuring that all products are delivered with the highest possible defect free quality.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Education/Experience

Bachelors Degree preferably in a technical discipline. Significant operational experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Minimum of 7 years experience within quality function

Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience

Working knowledge of quality system processes (current examples include ISO9001, PPAP, etc)

 

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated success in creating and maintaining a culture of quality in a team environment

Proven history of managing quality requirements

Knowledgeable and experienced in performing internal and external quality audits.

Knowledgeable and experienced in planning, coordinating, and leading QMS management reviews.

Create and communicate an overall vision for quality within the company, setting goals and recommending organizational changes to achieve these goals.

Create an environment conducive to continuous quality improvement and implement systems to nurture quality excellence.

Proven history of successfully driving key projects and ability to execute tactically.

Proven leadership ability with a prominent level of integrity, and the willingness to accept responsibility and make decisions for expedient problem resolution.

Successful experience with change management principles and demonstrated ability to implement and follow-thru

Strong relationship and consensus building skills necessary to manage projects in a complex supply chain environment.

Demonstrated expert communication skills, e.g. verbal, written, interpersonal and ability to apply skills to influence activities and decisions.

Demonstrated excellent coaching, mentoring, and people development skills.

Flexible and able to travel - both within the USA and globally up to 30% of the time.