Director of Quality and EHS

Aegis Worldwide; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Quality and EHS to lead quality assurance initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This pivotal role requires over a decade of experience in quality management, with a strong emphasis on leadership and team collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and a proven track record in implementing quality systems, auditing, and driving continuous improvement projects. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and teamwork, and make a significant impact on product quality and safety across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a Manager or Director of quality position.
• 5+ years in leadership managing a team of managers.
• Experience in fixtures manufacturing and quality-focused activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality assurance and EHS initiatives across multiple locations.
• Lead teams in implementing quality management systems and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

ISO 9001

Auditing

Continuous Improvement (CI)

Problem Solving

Safety Management

Team Collaboration

Detail Orientation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations, Quality System, Engineering

Master’s Degree (Nice to have)

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This range is provided by Aegis Worldwide. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Aegis is seeking a Director of Quality and EHS to join our clients organization in Des Plaines, IL. This is a direct hire opportunity! The ideal candidate has the following experience:

• 10+ years of experience working in a Manager or Director of quality position.
• At least 5 years of experience being a director.
• 5+ years of experience in leadership- managing a team of managers. (4 direct reports)
• Bachelor’s degree- business, operations, quality system, engineering.
• Industry experience: falls under fixtures manufacturing- they have a catalogue of products, so they are engineering anything to specification and most products have add on assemblies or parts. Metals, finished goods, injection molding.
• ISO 9001 experience
• Experience with auditing
• QMS experience
• Experience with CI projects, problem solving, corrective actions, preventative solutions- very quality focused activities.
• Safety experience
• Able to work functionally across three locations & travel to those sites. (Wisconsin and Indiana)
• Team players /team first mentality
• Detailed oriented
• Willing to learn and implement new ideas.
• Computer literacy- able to use Teams, Outlook, Excel (basic)

Nice to have:

• Masters Degree- anything above the bachelor’s they got to work toward their experience.
• OSHA 30-hour safety certification.
• Lean manufacturing, black belt- six sigma.
• Experience working for a European parent organization.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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