Director of Quality & Continuous Improvement

UFP Industries, Inc; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Quality/CI Director to oversee the quality management system and lean initiatives across 40+ plant locations. The role reports to Regional VPs and supports with standardization and training in a multi-plant environment.

Location flexibility includes Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA at local packaging plants. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, data-driven analysis, and advancement of quality systems to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in quality manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001 QMS and AIAG practices.
• High-level understanding of lean concepts and applications.
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel charts and statistical formulas/templates.

Responsibilities

• Oversees quality management systems and impact on customers.
• Leads continuous improvement programs and maturity of systems.
• Assist plants with ISO9001 compliance and certification status.
• Provide quality & CI training to plant managers/coordinators.
• Drive standardization of quality and lean management practices.
• Support new methodologies/technologies affecting quality improvements.
• Support onboarding of new/strategic customers within PPAP processes.
• Develop training material and mentor improvement projects.
• Host regional CI progress meetings and share best practices.
• Define next steps to evolve system effectiveness and training.

Skills

Lean concepts

Six Sigma Black Belt

ISO9001 knowledge

Leadership experience

Quality mindset

Education

CQE Certification (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Access

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Quality/CI Director to oversee the quality management system and lean initiatives across 40+ plant locations. The role reports to Regional VPs and supports with standardization and training in a multi-plant environment.

Location flexibility includes Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA at local packaging plants. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, data-driven analysis, and advancement of quality systems to meet business objectives.