Remote Director, Global Quality Operations

Deckers Brands; Goleta (CA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Deckers Brands is seeking a Director, Quality Operations to lead quality across brands, markets and products. You will head teams focused on issue management, continuous improvement and analytics, partnering with Creation, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Marketplace groups to deliver consumer-first quality.

Promote a culture of quality and consumer advocacy while balancing efficiency and product excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field required; Master's in Business or Organization Management preferred.
• 10+ years in the footwear/apparel industry for a global company, preferably in athletic/technical performance and lifestyle.
• 8+ years in a quality-related leadership role within the footwear industry.
• Proficient in quality audit processes, global compliance, material properties, product construction, and risk management.
• Skilled in operational decision-making, continuous improvement, and driving for results.
• Experienced in public speaking and presenting to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate quality teams focused on Quality Issue Management, Continuous Quality Improvement, and Reporting/Analytics.
• Influence Product Creation, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Marketplace teams to improve quality.
• Lead and develop a team of quality professionals, setting objectives and driving results.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and strategic goals, aligning operations with the functional strategy.
• Drive global quality data management and analysis, including inbound reporting and issue tracking.

Skills

Quality audit processes

Global compliance

Material properties

Product construction

Risk management

Public speaking

Operational decision-making

Continuous improvement

Driving for results

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Master's in Business or Organization Management preferred

Job description

Deckers Brands is seeking a Director, Quality Operations to lead quality across brands, markets and products. You will head teams focused on issue management, continuous improvement and analytics, partnering with Creation, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Marketplace groups to deliver consumer-first quality.

Promote a culture of quality and consumer advocacy while balancing efficiency and product excellence.