Quality Director Amercas

Kansas City, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Quality Director Americas (Kansas City)

Are you passionate about driving quality excellence in warehouse and production environments Do you thrive on building highperformance teams and implementing robust quality systems We are looking for a Quality Director to our American sites to lead our quality organisation and ensure our operations meet the highest standards of accuracy compliance and customer satisfaction.

About DeLaval:

DeLaval is a global leader in dairy innovation dedicated to making sustainable food production possible. With over 140 years of industry expertise we design and deliver integrated milking and farm management solutions that help dairy farmers enhance productivity animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Serving customers in more than 100 countries we combine advanced technology digital insights and aroundtheclock support to improve onfarm efficiency and longterm profitability. At DeLaval we are driven by a passion for partnering with farmers to create results that last.

You make a big difference:

As our Quality Director you will be responsible for overseeing all quality-related activities within the sites. You will lead a team of talented quality professionals ensuring that processes audits and performance metrics align with regulatory requirements and business objectives. Your work will directly impact product and delivery quality customer experience and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Key responsibilities

Lead coach and empowering the five local quality teams in Americas
Ensure operational adherence to quality standards SOPs and regulatory requirements
Identify potential risks that could impact product quality or operational performance. Implement risk mitigation strategies such as regular audits robust quality control processes and contingency plans to address quality issues quickly
Monitor KPIs and act on trends to improve accuracy and reduce defects
Manage internal/external audits including reporting and corrective actions
Develop and implement short medium and long-term strategies to meet DeLaval and Supply Chain Quality ambitions
Foster a culture of continuous improvement through systematic evaluation of processes and by encouraging innovation in quality management practices

What you bring:

Proven experience in warehouse logistics or production quality management
Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams
Deep knowledge of quality management principles and tools
Excellent analytical problemsolving and communication skills
Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent knowledge; masters degree preferred (chemistry biology engineering)
Relevant education or certifications (e.g. ISO Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt) are a plus
Very good written and spoken English skills

What we offer:

A key leadership role with significant impact on quality performance across the site
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
A supportive collaborative work environment
Competitive compensation and benefits package

DeLaval is an equal opporutnity employer.

Required Experience:

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Quality Director Americas (Kansas City)Are you passionate about driving quality excellence in warehouse and production environments Do you thrive on building highperformance teams and implementing robust quality systems We are looking for a Quality Director to our American sites to lead our quality ...