Senior Regional Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager
Job Summary
The Senior Regional Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading quality performance and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities within a region. This role integrates end-to-end quality accountability with the deployment of Lean Manufacturing Kaizen methodologies and the Cornerstone Production System. The role partners cross-functionally to drive standardization improve operational performance reduce cost of poor quality and build a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Regional Quality Leadership
- Lead quality assurance across multiple facilities aligned to enterprise strategy.
- Own end-to-end quality performance including design manufacturing and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor quality metrics and drive improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality systems.
- Drive standardization of processes and best practices.
- Lead development of quality documentation such as FMEA and Control Plans.
- Ensure consistent application of standardized work.
- Support underperforming sites to improve operations and partner with plant leaders to execute annual plans.
- Coach and develop local site level Quality Assurance employees
- Implement digital quality systems and real-time monitoring tools.
- Promote error-proofing and advanced analytics.
Continuous Improvement Deployment
- Deploy Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen methodologies across plants.
- Support the Cornerstone Production System across facilities.
- Facilitate Kaizen events and operational improvement initiatives.
- Support new product launches with continuous improvement activities.
- Lead structured problem solving and root cause analysis.
- Promote a quality-first and continuous improvement culture.
- Drive accountability and data-driven decision making.
- Coach and develop continuous improvement mindset/skillset at all levels of the organization.
- Deliver training and capability-building programs.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree required; Masters degree (e.g. MBA Engineering Operations or related discipline) strongly preferred
- 8 years of progressive experience in manufacturing within a complex multi-site environment
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in product quality and 5 years leading Lean and/or Continuous Improvement initiatives in manufacturing settings
- Deep expertise in Lean principles Kaizen methodologies and business process reengineering
- Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale quality operational and cultural transformations across organizations
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence challenge and effectively communicate with senior leadership
- Proven capability to lead in a matrixed cross-functional and geographically dispersed organization
- Exceptional facilitation coaching and change leadership skills; ability to build capability at all organizational levels
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to leverage data and statistical methodologies to drive decision-making and root cause problem solving
- Thorough understanding of quality management systems standards and methodologies (ISO 9001 IATF 16949 or similar)
- Experience with third-party quality certifications and regulatory compliance processes preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to train influence and align diverse teams
- Demonstrated ability to balance speed quality and risk to drive timely effective decisions
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% including international travel as required
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO paid holidays FSA life insurance LTD STD 401k EAP discount programs tuition reimbursement training and professional development.
*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30 hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
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Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Cornerstone Building Brands is a premier exterior building solutions provider serving both the residential and commercial markets across North America. The building products we manufacture are the cornerstone of the communities where people live, work and play -from homes to hospitals ... View more