Director Quality
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Job Location:
St. Louis, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression controls software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity or recent graduate with an advanced degree we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
Description
The Director of Quality leads the organizations quality strategy ensuring products processes and systems meet regulatory standards customer expectations and internal performance goals. They oversee quality assurance quality control audits and continuous improvement initiatives across the business. The role partners closely with operations engineering and supply chain to drive rootcause problem solving improve reliability and reduce defects. This leader also fosters a culture of excellence compliance and proactive risk prevention.
As the Director Quality you will:
- Streamlining and continually improving existing quality policies procedures and instructions
- Integrating technical excellence into every aspect of the project lifecycle
- Working closely with Operations Engineering Product Safety and Procurement throughout the product lifecycle
- Developing and maintaining documented information that reflect the Management System that meets the requirements of ISO 9001 coordinating internal technical audit teams and quality certification processes as well as additional agency requirements such as: CSA ASME and PED as examples
- Leading the Quality team in collaboration with geography management
- Coaching and developing direct reports as well as setting expectations on the development of all quality professionals globally
- Providing direction on the development of solutions to problems which have been defined but where investigation is often required to clarify possible complex interfaces and solutions desired
- Through contacts with educational institutions societies equipment manufacturers agencies etc. keeping abreast of new development germane to quality reliability and agency activities
- Applying continual improvement principles and techniques using data analysis understanding and applying statistical methods coordinating the use of CBS tools (DMAIC 5S1 Process Capability Analysis SPC MSA FMEA Lean techniques etc.)
- Providing the quality and reliability related requirements/metrics as part of the New Product Development (NPD2.5) process and the related phase/gate reviews
Required education experiences & skills:
- Bachelors degree in Science Engineering or related field
- At least 10 years experience as a plant quality manager
- An additional 5 years experience leading implementing and managing enterprise-wide Quality Management Systems for large-scale global matrixed organizations
- Extensive experience in and knowledge of quality management principles and methodologies including ISO 9001 Six
- Sigma and Lean experience
- Strong proficiency in project management approaches and tools
- Exceptional communication presentation and facilitation skills
- Experience partnering closely with and advising senior leadership and executives
- Proven problem solving and root cause identification skills
- Strong analytic and decision-making abilities
- Proven ability to influence others work effectively with all levels in an organization and move teams toward a common vision or goal
- Ability to travel and work together with the plant locations customers and suppliers to resolve difficult quality or reliability problems with complex product components processes or materials-
- Up to 50% international travel required
Preferred education experiences & skills
- Advanced degree (MBA or MS in Quality/Engineering).
- Professional certifications such as ASQ CQE CQA CMQ/OE
- Six Sigma Black Belt.
- Familiarity with supplier quality incoming inspection and vendor development.
Why Work in St. Louis Missouri
Our facility is located in St. Louis famous for its Gateway Arch standing at 630 feet tall. St. Louis is a family-friendly historic metropolitan area with a low cost of living and first-class schools. The city offers excellent restaurants shopping areas art galleries and numerous festivals throughout the year making this an exciting place to live and work.
About Our Location
Our location is the host of Copelands corporate headquarters. Our products have become household names that support the comfort and well-being of our customers. The employees at this location provide support to the various businesses within the platform allowing for many networking opportunities across businesses.
Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements:
This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.
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Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. Thats why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable futurefor our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations HVACR technology and cold chain solutions we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion openness and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans dental and vision coverage 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans including paid parental leave vacation and holiday leave.
Together we have the opportunity and the power to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning heating and refrigeration and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds and with diverse perspectives are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E F-1 with OPT or CPT H-1 H-2 L-1 B J or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex race color religion national origin age marital status political affiliation sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- FDA Regulations
- ISO 9001
- Root cause Analysis
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Trials
- Quality Systems
- Food Processing
- Quality Control
- Quality Management
- cGMP
- HACCP
About Company
White-Rodgers is a leading manufacturer of thermostats, valves, controls and system protectors for the heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry.
