Quality Director

Job Description

Recruiting a Director of Quality to lead the quality control function for a leading North American manufacturer of heavy equipment. This role is responsible for ensuring all products meet strict quality standards through systematic audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Director will oversee a team of quality professionals, drive process enhancements, and work closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain to deliver products that meet or exceed customer expectations.

As the Director, you will blend strategic thinking and operational execution, ensuring quality initiative are embedded into every level of production.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain quality control objectives, aligning them with production goals to maximize quality, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Oversee non-conforming material management and ensure effective root cause analysis and corrective action processes.

Establish and implement quality procedures, reporting tools, and training programs.

Lead and support problem-solving efforts, collaborating across departments to address and resolve issues.

Recruit, train, and manage quality staff, including performance evaluations and development plans.

Present quality metrics and improvement plans to senior leadership.

Manage distributor feedback through pre-delivery inspection processes.

Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and customer requirements.

Coordinate schedules, staffing, and payroll for quality personnel to align with operational needs.

Represent the company in customer meetings, plant visits, and industry events.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or relevant certifications in quality management

5+ years of quality leadership experience in manufacturing, ideally across multiple sites.

Experience in refining QMS systems (ISO experience preferred)

Systems Experience: Epicor preferred, PowerBI skills a plus.

Success in building supplier development programs, internal audits, and corrective action management

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Willingness to travel up to 25% annually within the US and Canada.

Full-time