Vice President of Quality

Location: Trenton, Maine

Our client, a respected leader in premium marine manufacturing with nearly a century of excellence, is seeking a Vice President of Quality to drive transformational change and establish a world-class quality culture across its operations.

This newly created executive role will report to the COO and play a pivotal part in designing, implementing, and sustaining a robust Quality Management System (QMS). The VP of Quality will ensure consistent standards across multiple facilities, while building the systems, metrics, and culture necessary to support operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic quality plan aligned with business objectives.

• Establish and manage quality measures, systems, and audit processes.

• Lead quality teams across multiple locations, driving alignment and accountability.

• Introduce Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.

• Mentor and develop staff, cultivating the next generation of quality leaders.

• Analyze data, design dashboards, and report on KPIs to senior leadership.

• Partner with operations leadership to ensure buy-in and cultural adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related discipline.

• 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience with a proven record of building quality cultures.

• Demonstrated success in developing and deploying QMS from strategy through execution.

• Expertise in quality audits, root cause analysis, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Strong background in manufacturing processes, quality control, and supply chain management.

• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead change in a complex environment.

• Willingness to travel to multiple U.S. locations and supplier sites.

Compensation

• Base salary: $150K–$170K

• Bonus eligibility: 25%

• Relocation assistance available

Salary : $150,000 - $170,000