Senior Regional Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Oversee quality assurance across various manufacturing facilities in alignment with the enterprise strategy.

• Take ownership of comprehensive quality performance covering design, manufacturing, and customer satisfaction.

• Track quality metrics and spearhead improvement initiatives.

• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and quality systems.

• Standardize processes, best practices, and standardized work across all facilities.

• Lead the creation of quality documentation, including FMEA and Control Plans.

• Assist underperforming sites and collaborate with plant leaders to implement annual plans.

• Mentor and develop Quality Assurance personnel at the local site level.

• Implement digital quality systems and real-time monitoring tools.

• Advocate for error-proofing techniques and advanced analytics.

• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen principles throughout plants.

• Support the Cornerstone Production System across various facilities.

• Organize Kaizen events and operational improvement initiatives.

• Aid in new product launches through ongoing improvement activities.

• Lead structured problem-solving efforts and root cause analysis.

• Foster a culture centered on quality and continuous improvement.

• Encourage accountability and data-driven decision-making.

• Guide and develop continuous improvement skills at all levels of the organization.

• Provide training and capability-building programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.

• A Master’s degree in business administration, engineering, operations, or a related field is highly preferred.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing within a complex, multi-site environment.

• At least 5 years of leadership experience in product quality.

• Minimum 5 years leading Lean and/or Continuous Improvement initiatives in manufacturing settings.

• Extensive knowledge of Lean principles, Kaizen methodologies, and business process reengineering.

• Experience in leading large-scale quality, operational, and cultural transformations.

• Ability to effectively influence and communicate with senior leadership.

• Capability to lead within a matrixed, cross-functional, and geographically diverse organization.

• Strong facilitation, coaching, and change leadership skills.

• Advanced analytical abilities, including data and statistical methods for decision-making and root cause analysis.

• Familiarity with quality management systems, standards, and methodologies, such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar.

• Experience with third-party quality certifications and regulatory compliance processes is preferred.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to balance speed, quality, and risk effectively.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75%, including international travel as needed.

• Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available from day one for full-time team members.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Paid holidays.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Life insurance.

• Long-term disability (LTD).

• Short-term disability (STD).

• 401k plan.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Discount programs.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Ongoing training opportunities.

• Professional development programs.