Remote Director, Global Quality Operations

Deckers Brands; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 155,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonuses

Financial planning and wellbeing

Paid time away

Extras, discounts and perks

Growth and development

Health and wellness

Job summary

Deckers Brands is seeking a Director of Quality Operations to lead global quality programs across brands, markets and product categories. This role will drive Quality Issue Management, Continuous Improvement and reporting, partnering with Product Creation, Manufacturing, Distribution and Marketplace teams to deliver quality products.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in footwear/apparel quality leadership, a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field, and a track record of data‑driven decision

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the footwear/apparel industry for a global company.
• 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 and develop a team of quality professionals, setting objectives, driving results, and cultivating global stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and strategic goals, aligning operations with functional strategy.
• Drive global quality data management and analysis, including inbound reporting, issue tracking, and marketplace feedback to inform product improvements.
• Define and integrate systems and tools across the global quality organization, standardizing inspection environments and evolving performance dashboards.
• Champion education and training initiatives, sharing knowledge and best practices across teams and functions.

Skills

Quality leadership

Quality auditing

Global compliance

Risk management

Public speaking

Decision making

Education

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

Master's in Business or Organization Management

Job description

Deckers Brands is seeking a Director of Quality Operations to lead global quality programs across brands, markets and product categories. This role will drive Quality Issue Management, Continuous Improvement and reporting, partnering with Product Creation, Manufacturing, Distribution and Marketplace teams to deliver quality products.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in footwear/apparel quality leadership, a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field, and a track record of data‑driven decision