Vice President Quality Assurance

Vice President, Quality Assurance – Manufacturing

We are seeking a Vice President of Quality Assurance to lead and transform the quality function across a global manufacturing network. This executive will define and execute the enterprise quality strategy, drive cultural transformation, and ensure world-class performance across customer satisfaction, product quality, and operational excellence.

This role serves as the senior quality leader, partnering closely with executive leadership, operations, and commercial teams to align quality performance with overall business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the global quality function across multiple manufacturing sites, with full accountability for quality performance, systems, and results
• Define and execute an enterprise-wide quality strategy aligned with growth, customer expectations, and operational excellence
• Drive cultural transformation, embedding a proactive, data-driven quality mindset across all levels of the organization
• Lead cross-functional quality governance, including steering committees and executive-level issue resolution
• Standardize and scale quality systems, processes, and best practices across global operations
• Partner with customers and suppliers to resolve complex quality challenges and strengthen strategic relationships
• Develop and implement advanced quality systems, including digital and real-time quality monitoring capabilities
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, reducing defects, scrap, warranty, and cost of poor quality
• Oversee customer satisfaction programs, ensuring measurable improvements in performance and competitive positioning
• Build and develop a high-performing global quality organization, creating a strong leadership pipeline
• Assess current capabilities (process, tools, talent) and build a strategic roadmap to achieve best-in-class performance

Required Experience

• 10 years of progressive leadership in quality within manufacturing environments
• Proven experience leading quality across multiple sites and/or global operations
• Demonstrated success driving quality transformation and cultural change
• Experience in consumer products, durable goods, or process manufacturing environments
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Production Systems
• Experience with ERP systems and data-driven decision making
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred

Leadership Profile

• Strategic, enterprise-level thinker with strong business and financial acumen
• Proven ability to lead through influence across functions and regions
• Skilled in building and developing high-performing global teams
• Strong executive presence with the ability to engage customers, suppliers, and senior leadership
• Data-driven leader with the ability to translate complex issues into actionable solutions
• Experienced in managing high-stakes customer and supplier relationships