Director of Quality

The successful candidate is an accomplished operations executive with a strong record of leading complex manufacturing environments. They bring a balanced leadership style: strategic enough to establish a long-term operating vision and practical enough to engage directly with teams, processes, and performance challenges on the plant floor. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, business, manufacturing, or a related discipline; an advanced degree is preferred. Ten or more years of progressive manufacturing or operations leadership experience, including meaningful responsibility for plant, site, or multi-functional operations. Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams across manufacturing, quality, engineering, supply chain, and related operational areas. Proven ability to improve operational performance through data-driven decision-making, disciplined execution, and continuous-improvement initiatives. Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, production systems, quality management, supply-chain operations, and performance-management practices. Experience developing operating plans, managing budgets, allocating resources, and achieving financial and productivity targets. Strong understanding of workplace safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory-compliance expectations within a manufacturing setting. Exceptional communication, leadership, coaching, and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to influence at all levels of an organization, from frontline employees to executive leadership. #J-18808-Ljbffr