Quality & Continuous Improvement Director

UFP Industries, Inc.; Grandview (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. seeks a Quality/CI Director to lead the quality management system and lean initiatives across the organization, coordinating with 40+ plant locations under the Regional VP.

You will standardize processes, advance PPAP, provide training, coach teams, and analyze data to drive improvements while ensuring ISO 9001 compliance and pursuing IATF 16949 wherever relevant. Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential to evolve our systems and deliver measurable

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in a quality manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001 QMS; preferable IATF 16949 (TS) & AIAG practices.
• High-level understanding of lean concepts and applications.
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• Proficient with charts and statistical formulas in Excel.
• Managerial leadership knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality management systems across business segments.
• Drive standardization into quality and lean management systems.
• Provide QA/CI training to plant managers and staff.
• Support PPAP processes for key customers.
• Host CI progress meetings across regions and mentor teams.
• Analyze data to assess system effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Skills

Quality management

Lean concepts

Six Sigma Black Belt

Leadership

Statistical analysis

IATF 16949 understanding

ISO9001 knowledge

Education

CQE Certification

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Access

SCADA systems

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc. seeks a Quality/CI Director to lead the quality management system and lean initiatives across the organization, coordinating with 40+ plant locations under the Regional VP.

You will standardize processes, advance PPAP, provide training, coach teams, and analyze data to drive improvements while ensuring ISO 9001 compliance and pursuing IATF 16949 wherever relevant. Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential to evolve our systems and deliver measurable