US Regional Quality Systems Manager – Growth Sites

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the regional development, execution, and long-term viability of Quality Management Systems for new manufacturing locations.

• Ensure swift readiness for certification and alignment with ISO 9001:2015 standards and corporate Quality strategy.

• Manage QMS implementation for greenfield and early-stage sites, including Production Quality Basics, core processes, governance, document control, risk management, and audit preparedness.

• Create and lead a regional governance framework for Quality Systems across various sites.

• Define, implement, and track Quality System Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Apply standardized methodologies for quality system development and structured problem-solving techniques.

• Propel Global Quality Systems initiatives across start-up sites.

• Develop, coach, and mentor Site Quality Systems teams.

• Align site goals with regional and corporate Quality strategies.

• Establish and maintain a regional network of Quality Systems professionals and subject matter experts.

• Integrate continuous improvement practices and guide sites toward achieving stable, data-driven quality system maturity.

• Act as the primary regional escalation point for systemic Quality and compliance challenges.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficiency in English is essential; Spanish is advantageous.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong understanding and practical knowledge of Quality Management Systems and associated standards.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Competency in personal computers and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related analytical discipline required, or equivalent education, experience, and/or training.

• At least 7 years of pertinent experience in Quality Systems and manufacturing.

• Minimum 5 years of managerial experience within a heavily matrixed environment.

• Demonstrated experience in establishing start-up Quality Management Systems.

• Certified Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.

• Experience leading the Quality System function in a multicultural and multi-site environment.

• Background as a QM/QMS in high-volume, high-mix industries.

• Willingness to travel 25–30%, potentially for extended periods, within the US and possibly internationally.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options.

• 401K matching.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Paid Time Off.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.

• Commuter Benefits.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Pet Insurance.

• Adoption Assistance.

• Annual Merit Increases.

• Community Volunteer Opportunities.

• Short-term incentives based on performance.

• Four weeks of paid parental leave.

• Eleven company-paid holidays in 2027 (nine fixed holidays and two optional floating holidays).