Director of Quality Operations

Barry-Wehmiller

. Develop the overall Quality Improvement Strategy and lead the management team in cross-functional adoption and execution .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeBaltimore • Maryland • United StatesLead💰 $155,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing Quality Improvement Strategies, managing Quality Management Systems, and leading cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Proficient in continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence, with a strong focus on training and coaching teams.

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Quality Management System DevelopmentContinuous Improvement MethodologiesLean ManufacturingOperational ExcellenceKPI Establishment

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Hard Skills

Quality Improvement StrategyBusiness Management SystemProcess AuditsPreventive-Action StrategiesCost of Poor Quality (COPQ) ReductionRoot Cause AnalysisCross-Functional Strategic Action PlansTraining and CoachingProduction Efficiency ImprovementStandard Work Implementation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem ResolutionTeam ManagementDecision MakingInfluencing Senior Managers

Industry Keywords

Capital Equipment ManufacturingQuality Organization LeadershipCustomer Satisfaction ImprovementOperational EfficiencyQuality Plan Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop the overall Quality Improvement Strategy and lead the management team in cross-functional adoption and execution
Develop and maintain a business/quality management system to improve operating efficiency, quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, profitability, and safety
Continuously assess the Quality Management System, Quality Plan, and Quality Organization to determine improvement priorities
Establish improvement priorities and execute cross-functional strategic action plans
Identify leading sources of customer dissatisfaction and eliminate underlying causes
Determine systemic root causes of internal failure and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
Execute preventive-action strategies to reduce COPQ and other forms of waste
Improve process quality and production efficiency while eliminating variability and unforeseen disruptions
Drive standard work, effective training, and recurring process audits
Establish and maintain KPIs providing objective evidence of improvement
Train and coach teams on quality improvement approaches and quality management standard requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, quality, continuous improvement, or related field
10+ years of professional experience leading a Quality Organization in a capital equipment manufacturing environment
Experience executing continuous improvement methodologies such as Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, and Strategy Deployment
Ability to independently resolve complex problems
Ability to manage a skilled and diverse staff, communicate effectively, represent the organization, act decisively, and influence decisions of senior managers and customers
Foresight to anticipate problems and recognize opportunities for cost-effectively improving operations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations during the interview process
Pre-employment screening may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments