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As a Director, Quality Assurance, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and assessing the Quality Strategy in support of Batesville objectives. This includes the overall development, implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System across all manufacturing and logistics operations within the organization. This role leads the QA team and serves as the primary quality authority and cross-functional partner to Manufacturing, Logistics, Sales, Marketing, and Purchasing. It also supports enterprise-wide training in Lean principles, problem solving, and continuous improvement, while working closely with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and identify strategic improvement opportunities.
Job Responsibility
Define and advance the Supply Chain Quality vision
Provide strategic and tactical quality oversight for all manufacturing facilities and logistics centers, ensuring product integrity from production through final delivery
Foster a culture of quality ownership at all levels — from front-line operators to site leadership — by modeling accountability and developing the team competencies in traditional tools for Quality System Monitoring, Analysis and Improvement like (Cause Effect Diagrams, SPC, FMEA, Poka Yoke, A3, Coaching, Audits, Control Plans, VSM, MSAs, DOEs, 3Ps, etc.)
Lead the development of standardized quality policies, procedures, work instructions, and documentation frameworks deployed consistently across all sites
Serve as the senior quality point of contact for strategic and high-priority external customers
build trusted, long-term relationships that position quality as a competitive differentiator
Establish and monitor quality KPIs across sites
analyze trends, identify systemic gaps, and lead targeted improvement initiatives
Conduct regular site visits and quality reviews
assess site-level team capabilities and provide coaching, development, and escalation support
Develops Batesville Quality Team competencies in the traditional tools for Quality System Monitoring, Analysis and Improvement like (Cause Effect Diagrams, SPC, FMEA, Poka Yoke, A3, Coaching, Audits, Control Plans, VSM, MSAs, DOEs, 3Ps, etc.)
Support of Policy Deployment, product recalls, and field repairs
Development of annual situation assessment, framework, budgets and capital plans for the quality function
Requirements
Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) with at least 10 years of progressive quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role with multi-site or regional scope
Demonstrated experience managing quality across distribution or logistics operations in addition to manufacturing
Strong business acumen
ability to translate quality data into business impact and executive-level narratives
Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing outcomes across Sales, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain without direct authority
Deep knowledge of quality management systems and relevant standards (ISO 9000 (or similar))
Excellent problem solving, leadership, influencing and partnering skills and experience
Ability to multi-task and prioritize protecting the integrity of the Quality System, meet production needs and meet company objectives
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
equally effective presenting to the C-suite and engaging with production floor teams
Experience in high-mix, multi-product manufacturing environments
Experience in identifying and ability to mitigate risks to the company and customers
PC literate, knowledge of statistical tools, statistical process control, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Experience with automotive, furniture, or other assembly line manufacturing
Demonstrated ability to assess and develop talent
Nice to have
ASQ CMQ/OE certifications preferred
Ability to speak and understand Spanish is a plus
What we offer
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more