Movement Search & Delivery · 2 weeks ago
Senior Director of Global Quality - Private Equity Owned Company
Aurora, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expMovement Search & Delivery is a private equity owned company seeking a Senior Director of Global Quality. The role involves developing a global quality vision, leading a quality organization, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement across the organization.
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Hiring Manager
Pierce Buster
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a global quality vision and operating model that ensures consistent product performance and supports business growth
Build and lead a quality organization that includes Manufacturing Quality, Sourcing Quality, Inbound Inspections, and Field Quality
Establish and monitor quality performance metrics and dashboards to drive accountability and visibility across the organization
Set standards and drive execution of inspection protocols, test procedures, and in-process controls for internally manufactured products
Lead global supplier quality programs, including vendor audits, scorecards, corrective action processes, and ongoing performance monitoring
Partner closely with Procurement and Sourcing to ensure product quality and reliability from overseas partners, especially in China
Oversee inbound inspection procedures and teams, ensuring that all sourced goods meet internal and customer specifications
Analyze warranty data, customer complaints, and field returns to identify root causes and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
Serve as a quality escalation point for major field or customer issues and lead cross-functional resolution efforts
Own company-wide compliance with applicable regulatory standards, including NSF, UL, FDA, and other relevant foodservice product certifications
Ensure ongoing compliance with U.S. and international product safety regulations, labeling requirements, and import/export standards
Lead compliance audits and documentation readiness for internal and external stakeholders
Proactively monitor regulatory changes and guide the organization in adapting processes and documentation accordingly
Champion a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization
Promote the adoption of Lean, Six Sigma, and other quality methodologies to improve efficiency and reduce the cost of poor quality
Drive training and development for quality and cross-functional teams to reinforce quality ownership and operational discipline
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Operations Management, or a related field
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, or Compliance, ideally in manufacturing and global sourcing environments
Deep knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001), regulatory requirements (e.g., NSF, UL, FDA), and global supplier management
Demonstrated ability to build and lead cross-functional teams and drive measurable business impact
Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills
Preferred
Master's degree
Company
Movement Search & Delivery
Movement Search & Delivery offers executive search and staff recruitment services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase