Director of Quality - Manufacturing

Milwaukee, WI · Architecture/Engineering

Quality Director
Key Responsibilities

Lead/mentor quality control team across multiple facilities focusing on continuous improvement.
Develop, implement and improve quality control policies, procedures, and standards.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
Oversee the quality process, including inspections, testing, and significant internal, external and stakeholder auditing.
Analyze QC data to identify trends/areas for improvement
Perform data driven decision making.
Work with other departments to integrate QC processes throughout the organization.
Prepare and present quality control reports to senior management.
Develop and conduct training programs for staff on quality control practices.
Determine Root Cause for deficiencies and develop preventative and corrective actions.
Meet customer expectations including auditing, compliance with customer requested standards, reporting and additional needs as they arise.
Hands on position – Willing/able to step in and assist the quality team and operations.

Ideal Qualifications

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions based on common sense and technical expertise.
Work as part of a team to determine and define the solution. Provide clear and concise reporting on findings and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of industry regulations and standards (e.g. ISO 9001).
Demonstrated expertise in quality management systems.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis and methodologies.
Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Bachelor’s degree in quality management, Engineering, or a related field.
5 years’ experience in quality control within manufacturing, including experience in a managerial or director role.
Certification in quality control (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO 9001, ASQ).
Experience in a similar industry or field.