Director of Quality

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Join the home for entrepreneurs! As the Director of Quality at Körber USA, you are responsible for leading the organization’s quality strategy and Quality Management System. This role ensures product, plant, supplier, project, and service quality and drives compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable quality requirements.

You will lead the Quality department, strengthen customer satisfaction, improve product reliability, reduce warranty and cost of poor quality, and promote continuous improvement across the business.

Your Role

in Our Team Develop and lead the Quality Vision, Mission, and strategy for Körber USA, aligning quality objectives with business goals and customer expectations Drive quality performance by implementing initiatives that improve KPIs, reduce cost of poor quality, enhance product reliability, and increase customer satisfaction Lead, develop, and mentor the Quality organization, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence Own and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable regulatory and industry standards Establish and enforce quality assurance policies, processes, and product quality standards across manufacturing operations and project sites Manage internal and external audits, regulatory compliance activities, and corrective actions to ensure ongoing adherence to quality requirements Partner with customers and suppliers to improve product and service quality through feedback, supplier development, audits, performance evaluations, and continuous improvement programs Integrate quality planning, risk management, and quality controls into project execution and operational processes to ensure compliance with specifications and customer requirements Your Profile Proven leadership ability to build, coach, and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, and employee engagement Demonstrated success leading organizational change and influencing cross-functional stakeholders to achieve business and quality objectives Deep expertise in Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO 9001, quality audits, corrective actions, compliance programs, certification activities, and regulatory requirements Ability to develop and execute a quality strategy aligned with business goals, driving KPI improvement, customer satisfaction, warranty reduction, and cost of poor quality initiatives Strong business acumen with the ability to translate organizational objectives into actionable quality programs, prioritize initiatives, and make sound decisions Experience building organizational capability through talent development, performance management, succession planning, training programs, and leadership development Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and relationship-building skills, with a commitment to fostering psychological safety, inclusion, and ethical decision-making Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field required; Master's degree and/or certifications such as CQE or Six Sigma Black Belt preferred, with 15+ years of quality leadership experience in manufacturing and a proven record of achieving and maintaining ISO certification and driving quality improvements Eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Apply now and join our team! Ready for your next step? Click on ‘ Apply now ’ to get started right away! As long as the position is advertised, you can apply at any time. We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status.

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Körber is a global technology company for intelligent manufacturing and supply chain solutions. As a reliable innovation partner, Körber turns entrepreneurial thinking into customer success by providing leading technology to fuel what’s next – from end-to-end pharma production and advanced supply chain solutions to high-tech machinery and process equipment.

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