VP of Quality Job Elkhart area,Indiana USA,Management

Overview

Who We Are: Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different: At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
Fair and competitive compensation.
Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective

The Vice President of Quality is a senior executive responsible for shaping, leading, and executing the organization’s quality strategy. This role ensures products, services, and processes consistently meet or exceed customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. The VP oversees enterprise-wide quality systems, continuous improvement efforts, audits, compliance, and quality culture development.

Essential Functions

Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute the organization’s long-term quality vision, strategy, and roadmap.

Align quality initiatives with business objectives, customer needs, and market expectations.

Provide thought leadership on quality management, innovation, and operational excellence.

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the QMS across all sites.

Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, FDA, AS9100).

Lead internal and external audit programs and manage corrective and preventive actions.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies to drive process optimization.

Reduce defects, scrap, warranty claims, and cost of poor quality (COPQ).

Implement standard work, process controls, and best practices across the enterprise.

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing quality teams.

Build succession plans and elevate talent capabilities across the function.

Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous learning.

Customer & Supplier Quality

Partner with customers to understand requirements and lead root cause analysis.

Oversee supplier quality management.

Strengthen relationships through proactive quality communication.

Data, Analytics & Reporting

Use data-driven insights to guide quality decisions.

Report quality performance to executive leadership.

Monitor key quality metrics and trends.

Risk Management & Compliance

Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.

Anticipate risks and maintain strong controls.

Oversee documentation and product release processes.

Other

Key Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

Primarily working indoors, office environment.
May sit for several hours at a time.
Prolonged exposure to computer screens.
Repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers, and copiers.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required;
Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Certifications such as ASQ CQE, CSSBB, or CQM strongly preferred.

10–15+ years of progressive leadership in quality, manufacturing, engineering, or operations.

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