What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Quality position at Colts Manufacturing Company Llc?
Job Summary:
We're looking for a Director of Quality who thrives on ensuring everything meets the highest possible standards — from products and processes to the way our teams collaborate. In this leadership role, you'll set the vision for quality across the organization, lead continuous improvement efforts, and build a culture that never settles for “good enough.” You’ll work across departments, influencing everything from product development to compliance and customer service.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Evaluates production operations from a strategic level to ensure that products meet quality, integrity, functionality, and other specifications and requirements.
- Collaborates with management and senior staff across production departments and roles to draft acceptable quality standards.
- Collaborates with other members of management to develop new product and engineering designs and manufacturing and training methods.
- Creates product quality documentation system by writing and updating quality assurance procedures.
- Develops and implements quality standard testing and evaluation processes.
- Facilitates communication among production divisions and management.
- Assesses test results and approves recommended changes.
- Reviews quality control documentation such as checklists, logs, and reports for effectiveness, accuracy, and relevance.
- Conducts random inspections and quality control checks.
- Periodically reports status of quality control and operations to executive leadership and, when required, regulatory agencies.
- Achieves financial objectives by preparing the quality assurance budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related industrial, scientific, or business field required.
- Eight to 10 years of related experience required with at least five years as a quality engineer or similar role highly preferred.
- Deep knowledge of quality management systems and methodologies (ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean, etc.).
- Experience leading audits and navigating regulatory requirements.
- Savvy with data — know how to analyze trends, generate reports, and turn insights into action.
- Excellent communicator, collaborator, and relationship builder.
