Director of Quality

Director of Quality

As the Quality Director, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and leading the quality strategy that drives continuous improvement across products, processes, and services within the Medical, Energy, Automotive, and Durables markets. You will ensure alignment with corporate objectives, enhance customer value, and establish Coors Tek as a quality leader in its markets. The role reports directly to the VP Operations and leads Quality Managers across 6 U.S. and 1 Canadian manufacturing facilities.

• Contribute to the development of quality strategy and annual priorities by providing business insight, risk assessment, and operational expertise.
• Translate business strategy into quality goals, roadmaps, policies, and execution plans for the assigned area of responsibility.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve quality programs designed to prevent defects, improve process capability, and strengthen customer confidence.
• Drive a culture of quality excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.

• Lead the effective operation of the quality management system to ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry regulations.
• Standardize processes, metrics, and corrective action disciplines to improve consistency, reduce variation, and strengthen root cause problem solving.
• Ensure quality systems provide:
  • Competitive market advantage
  • Increased customer confidence
  • Cost reduction through prevention-based methodologies
  • Reliable and robust business processes
  • Lead initiatives to standardize processes and improve system effectiveness across sites.
  • Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and advanced quality methodologies.

• Establish and monitor key quality metrics, ensuring performance targets are met or exceeded within the assigned scope.
• Coordinate quality objectives with production and engineering leaders to maximize product reliability while minimizing cost and disruption.
• Oversee investigation of quality issues, customer complaints, nonconformances, and corrective actions to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Use data and trend analysis to identify emerging risks, prioritize actions, and improve business performance.

• Interface with customers and internal stakeholders to understand requirements, resolve issues, and implement systems that create customer value.
• Partner with leaders across functions to align quality priorities with business needs and operational realities.
• Support implementation of approved process, reporting, and system enhancements that improve decision quality and visibility.

• Lead, coach, and develop managers and senior specialists to deliver results and build organizational capability.
• Build high-performing, engaged teams that support business growth.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability in quality functions.

• Serve as a critical link between business needs and technology capabilities within quality systems.
• Develop and implement systems that enhance customer value and satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with industry-specific standards and regulatory requirements in Medical, Energy, Automotive, and Durables sectors.

• Accountable for quality performance, budget management, resource planning, and execution of quality initiatives within a defined organizational scope.
• Operates with meaningful autonomy within established enterprise strategy, policy, and financial parameters.
• Operates with a high level of autonomy, guided by organizational objectives and company policy.
• Performance measured against strategic goals, operational results, and continuous improvement outcomes.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field;
  Engineering or technical degree preferred.
• 10+ years related work experience.
• Extensive leadership experience in quality management within manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing multiple locations across…