Vice President of Quality

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDirect message the job poster from First Search Inc.Strategic Talent Sourcing Specialist | Certified Internet RecruiterThe Vice President, Quality Assurance will be responsible for development, deployment and adherence of Quality Standards for manufacturing and products. This includes tracking, analytics and process improvements of internal manufacturing quality, distribution center inspections and external quality. This role will also lead Continuous improvement efforts including transition from QC to QA. Quality Assurance interacts regularly with Operations, Sales/Customer Service and external customersAbout the Job:Responsible for establishing, implementing, and directing quality assurance efforts to ensure that requirements for processing components and other materials into finished goods and products conform to quality standardsThrough managers and professional staff, establishes and maintains quality assurance standards, procedures, and controls with internal and contract manufacturingWorks directly with manufacturing to implement and manage quality assurance activities and to enforce requirements as specified by raw materials, ingredients, products and package specifications, and regulatory agenciesWorks with research and development during new product start-ups and establishes checkpoints for testing new products, new parts and processesInitiates corrective action for procedural product or process deficienciesDevelop and deploy the quality system and appropriate metrics including criteria and standards in order to measure and reduce supplier quality issues, internal rework due to quality problems and to improve customer satisfaction levelsManage the material review board meeting process to maintain quality assurance, optimize usage of raw materials and reduce work-in-process and improves First Time RightLead factory continuous improvement efforts, hoshin activities and global quality assurance processes to meet organizational goals and strategiesMonitor and analyze plant internal auditing processes to drive quality assurance in manufacturing operationsManage departmental financial and resource budgetDevelop training in quality, problem solving and continuous improvement activities to raise the level of quality systems competence in manufacturing operationsOther duties as assignedWhat You Need:7+ years of Quality Management experience10+ years of experience in lean manufacturing, specifically lean operating system deploymentExperience in plant transformation and change managementExperience in Food Manufacturing requiredExpert knowledge of Six Sigma quality concepts and application of principles such as Design of Experiments, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Analysis of Variances, Reliability and Repeatability, process characterization and use of statistical softwareFamiliar with Lean Manufacturing concepts and application of principles such as poka yoke, 5S, Kanban, value stream mapping, and work element analysisDemonstrated presentation skills, business acumen and conflict resolution experienceAble to work effectively in a matrix organization to drive quality initiatives, balanced with owning and driving plant specific prioritiesA self-starter, action oriented, able to lead others, organized and detail oriented, able to work in a team environment, able to lead change, and constantly drive to improve processesBachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Sciences or related field requiredMaster's degree in Quality Systems, Business, Engineering preferredCertifications in Lean, Six Sigma and Project Management desiredSeniority levelSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionQuality AssuranceIndustriesManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at First Search Inc. by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Vice President of Quality” roles.Vice President of Quality Assurance – Food ManufacturingVice President of Gaming Operations (Caesars New Orleans)Communications and Marketing Assistant DirectorCustomer Relations Representative - State Farm Agent Team MemberInsurance Account Representative - State Farm Agent Team MemberMetairie, LA $35,000.00-$55,000.00 1 year agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06