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Avero

Director of Quality

Battle Creek, MI · On-site

Director of Quality About the Opportunity Our client is a global manufacturer seeking a Director of ... FMEA * GR&R * CAPA * Strong root cause analysis and structured problem-solving experience.

Avero

Director of Quality

Battle Creek, MI · On-site

Director of Quality About the Opportunity Our client is a global manufacturer seeking a Director of ... FMEA * GR&R * CAPA * Strong root cause analysis and structured problem-solving experience.

ST USA Holding Corp.

Director, Operations

Coldwater, MI · On-site

$100 - $130/hr

Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and ... Role Summary The Director of Operations is the leader responsible for driving excellence across ...

Bcbsa

Director, Trade Client Relations

Three Rivers, MI · Remote

$155K - $175K/yr

The Trade Client Strategy Director liaises with Synergie Participants and manages clinical policies ... Pharmacy degree and Pharm D. preferred * 5-7 years of related work experience in healthcare, ...

U.S. Navy

Engineering Duty Officer

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

ABOUT The United States Navy's massive fleet of attack and defense vessels and systems all work in ... Naval Academy. It is important to note that EDOs do not have direct accession through the USNA ...

Bickford of Portage

Activities Director

Portage, MI

$18.25 - $25/hr

Some of the benefits include, but are not limited to: * Full-time employees are eligible for all ... Certifications: Certified Activity Director (ADC) or equivalent certification preferred, or ...

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What is the difference between Director Of R D vs Research Scientist?

AspectDirector Of R DResearch Scientist
CredentialsAdvanced degrees (Ph.D.), leadership experienceTypically Ph.D. or Master's in relevant field
Work EnvironmentOversees R&D teams, strategic planningConducts experiments, data analysis
Industry UsageUsed in corporate R&D departmentsCommon in labs, academic, corporate research
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding leadership roles in R&DResearch activities, technical expertise

The main difference is that a Director Of R D focuses on leading and managing research and development teams, setting strategic goals, and overseeing projects. In contrast, a Research Scientist is primarily involved in conducting experiments, analyzing data, and developing new products or knowledge. Both roles require advanced degrees, but the Director position emphasizes leadership and strategic planning, while the Research Scientist role is more technical and hands-on.

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Director of Quality

Avero

Battle Creek, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Director of Quality
About the Opportunity
Our client is a global manufacturer seeking a Director of Quality to provide strategic leadership across multiple manufacturing facilities in North America while partnering closely with international operations. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager or Senior Quality Leader ready to step into a Director-level position.
This leader will establish quality strategy, mentor plant quality teams, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure consistent quality standards across a diverse manufacturing footprint. The ideal candidate enjoys balancing strategic leadership with a hands-on approach to solving manufacturing and customer quality challenges.
This position offers exposure to multiple manufacturing processes, products, and global operations, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and continuous learning.
Position Overview
The Director of Quality is responsible for leading quality initiatives across multiple manufacturing locations while supporting plant leadership in achieving operational excellence.
This role provides technical leadership, develops standardized quality systems, mentors local Quality Managers and Quality Leads, and partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and customers to improve quality performance throughout the organization.
Success in this role requires an individual who is highly autonomous, comfortable influencing without direct authority, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with diverse products and processes.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute the organization's quality strategy across multiple manufacturing facilities.
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to plant Quality Managers and quality personnel.
  • Partner closely with Plant Managers to improve quality performance and drive continuous improvement.
  • Maintain and improve the company's Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Lead ISO certification and recertification efforts across manufacturing operations.
  • Establish and maintain quality standards for incoming materials, manufacturing processes, and finished products.
  • Develop inspection methods, testing procedures, and quality documentation.
  • Lead customer quality investigations, complaint resolution, corrective actions, and CAPA activities.
  • Support supplier quality initiatives and collaborate with strategic suppliers to improve quality performance.
  • Analyze quality metrics, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Drive root cause analysis and cross-functional problem solving.
  • Support new product introductions by ensuring quality requirements are integrated throughout the product development process.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to improve manufacturing capability and process consistency.
  • Ensure quality KPIs are accurately measured, reported, and communicated.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce defects and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Travel to domestic and international manufacturing locations to support quality initiatives and develop local teams.

Qualifications
Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline (preferred).
  • Progressive quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience leading quality programs across multiple manufacturing facilities.
  • Strong understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
  • Experience with:
    • PPAP
    • APQP
    • SPC
    • FMEA
    • GR&R
    • CAPA
  • Strong root cause analysis and structured problem-solving experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships across Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
  • Experience leading customer quality initiatives and resolving complex manufacturing issues.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following manufacturing environments are especially encouraged to apply:
  • Metal stamping
  • Fabrication
  • Injection molding
  • Automated assembly
  • Metal finishing or plating
  • Heavy industrial manufacturing

Additional experience preferred:
  • Multi-site manufacturing operations
  • Global manufacturing organizations
  • Supplier Quality
  • Metrology
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Six Sigma
  • Lead ISO Auditor certification

Travel
This position includes travel to support manufacturing operations and quality initiatives.
Typical travel includes:
  • Regular travel to manufacturing facilities throughout the United States
  • Occasional international travel to manufacturing operations and suppliers
  • Approximately one to two international trips annually

The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and solving problems while also thinking strategically.
The successful candidate will be:
  • Self-motivated and highly autonomous
  • Comfortable leading through influence rather than direct authority
  • Adaptable and excited by diverse manufacturing environments
  • Equally comfortable on the production floor, in customer meetings, and presenting to executive leadership
  • Passionate about developing people and building strong quality organizations
  • Driven to continuously improve processes while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction
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About Avero

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In 1997, while working as the CFO of an NYC restaurant group, Avero founder Damian Mogavero, was frustrated with his management team’s inability to answer basic questions about the restaurants’ performance. He wanted a better way to extract the data already being collected by the POS and to enable operators to use it to make better, faster, and more profitable decisions. In 2002, Avero was born. Today, Avero has offices in Dallas, Las Vegas, Boulder, and NYC and is used by over 43,000 operators in 75 countries. And we always stay true to our mission: innovating technology to empower hospitality operators with the answers they need to transform their businesses and their lives.

Industry

Traveler accommodation

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1999

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