Director of Quality | Knoxville, IL

• Oversee, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Align quality systems with lean manufacturing principles and organizational goals.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve compliance, efficiency, and product quality.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory audits, inspections, and external assessments.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Identify potential compliance risks and develop proactive mitigation plans.
• Use Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, and other data‑driven methodologies to improve process capability and reduce waste.
• Lead investigations into quality issues, deviations, and non-conformances.
• Manage Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes and customer complaint resolution.
• Develop and maintain incoming inspection plans, sampling methods, and quality procedures.
• Analyze inspection and quality data to track trends, KPIs, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare detailed reports and communicate quality performance across the organization.
• Lead and mentor the quality team, providing coaching and training.
• Implement quality-related training for staff across multiple departments.
• Promote a culture focused on prevention, risk mitigation, and continuous learning.
• Identify risks related to product quality and safety and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams.
• Handle other duties as assigned to support business needs.

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