Join us as an influential leader in quality management, overseeing critical operations across multiple sites in Minnesota. As the Associate Director of Quality, you will guide and inspire a team of over 70 quality professionals, ensuring compliance and excellence in quality systems to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of supplier quality strategies, audit supplier processes, and resolve quality issues efficiently.
• Direct receiving inspection and incoming quality control operations, implementing risk-based strategies to enhance material verification processes.
• Act as the primary liaison with executives and customers, ensuring alignment between customer expectations and supplier performance.
• Oversee the evolution of Quality Management Systems, such as ISO 9001, to ensure consistent quality standards.
• Facilitate high-impact problem-solving through structured methodologies to address supplier and technical challenges.
• Manage Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Processes in global sourcing to integrate quality in new product introductions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma principles to optimize internal and external efficiencies.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability and growth.

Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor of Science degree is required; a Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
• Certifications: ASQ-CQM/OE, CQE, or CQA certifications are highly valued.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years in manufacturing quality systems with experience in managing global supply bases.
• Leadership: At least 5 years of leadership experience in multi-site quality functions or large-scale supplier quality organizations.
• Methodology: Expertise in Lean principles and Statistical Process Control for supplier monitoring.
• Systems Mastery: Proficient with ISO Management systems and quality software like Intelex or Trackwise.
• Strategic Approach: Ability to convert complex quality data into actionable insights for business strategy.

Take this opportunity to lead and innovate in a dynamic environment, driving quality excellence across multiple sites.