VP Manufacturing Quality — Strategic QA Leader

Medline Industries, Inc. in; Northfield Township (IL); On-site; USD 234,000 - 351,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP in Northfield, Illinois seeks a Director of Quality Assurance to oversee QA across divisions, shape strategic direction, ensure FDA/EU MDR compliance, and mentor staff. The role emphasizes collaboration with corporate quality and division leadership, and leading quality efforts for new product development and supplier qualification.

The position requires at least 7 years of QA experience, 5+ years in management, and travel up to 20% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• At least 7 years of QA related experience in a business environment.
• At least 5 years of experience managing people, including hiring, developing, motivating and directing people as they work.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance practices in regulated industry (Device, Pharma, Personal Care or Food).
• Intermediate skill level in relevant computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, lead and set strategic direction for the assigned divisions’ QA functions.
• Work with and coordinate with Corporate Quality as well as with division leadership to assure adherence to US FDA, EU MDR and other applicable requirements/cGMP’s.
• Develop and mentor staff through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes; build and maintain employee morale and motivation; ensure the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies.
• Facilitate communication between Quality Assurance Directors, Managers and Specialists and their respective divisional personnel.
• Direct quality efforts for new product development, new supplier qualification.
• Assure appropriate communication between all related functions, assure project timelines and objectives are met.
• Develop training programs, approve process and procedural changes.
• Ensure proper systems are in place to facilitate a smooth and efficient process for new products and services.
• Assure all internal and external customers receive outstanding service from the department.
• Travel as necessary to facilitate communications with external customers and vendors. (10% travel minimum)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Medline Industries, LP in Northfield, Illinois seeks a Director of Quality Assurance to oversee QA across divisions, shape strategic direction, ensure FDA/EU MDR compliance, and mentor staff. The role emphasizes collaboration with corporate quality and division leadership, and leading quality efforts for new product development and supplier qualification.

The position requires at least 7 years of QA experience, 5+ years in management, and travel up to 20% of the time.