Regional Quality Leader: ISO, Audits & CI

Liberty Diversified International; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 134,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Diversified International in Golden Valley, MN is seeking a Senior Manager, Quality to lead the regional quality function, align with enterprise strategy, and drive continuous improvement across facilities.

The role partners with operations, sales, customer service, and maintenance to ensure compliance, achieve certifications such as ISO/AIB, manage audits and corrective actions, and develop KPIs and training to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of quality management experience.
• 2+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading quality systems, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple locations preferred.
• Strong customer-facing and problem-solving skills.
• Experience utilizing data and KPIs to drive performance improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality management systems.
• Ability to travel up to 25% locally, depending on regional responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional quality strategies aligned with enterprise objectives, customer requirements, and operational goals across all facilities within the region.
• Lead the regional quality audit program, ensuring audit readiness, corrective actions, and closure of findings across all facilities.
• Establish and govern standardized quality systems, procedures, and best practices across regional facilities to drive product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Establish regional quality standards for materials, processes, equipment, quality tools, and finished goods; ensure compliance and consistency through audits and reviews.
• Lead regional efforts to achieve and maintain applicable certifications, including ISO AIB, and other required certifications.
• Standardize and optimize quality documentation, data management, and control systems to support scalable operations.
• Partner with Continuous Improvement and Operations leaders to identify, prioritize, and execute quality improvement initiatives that reduce defects, improve process capability, and enhance customer experience across the region.
• Collaborate with regional leadership teams on capital projects that improve product quality, reliability, compliance, and operational performance.
• Develop and deploy regional quality training programs that strengthen technical capabilities, compliance, and quality ownership.
• Monitor regional quality performance through KPIs and reporting, providing insights that drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead quality integration efforts for acquisitions, expansions, and other business growth initiatives
• Build strong partnerships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to proactively address quality issues and improve performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop operation managers and quality professionals across the region, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Other duties, as assigned

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

Quality management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Liberty Diversified International in Golden Valley, MN is seeking a Senior Manager, Quality to lead the regional quality function, align with enterprise strategy, and drive continuous improvement across facilities.

The role partners with operations, sales, customer service, and maintenance to ensure compliance, achieve certifications such as ISO/AIB, manage audits and corrective actions, and develop KPIs and training to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.