Director, Compliance Execution

Ashley Furniture Industries•Advance, NC

1d•$120,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lead hands-on implementation and enforcement of quality and compliance standards across Ashley's manufacturing operations. Translate regulatory requirements into actionable floor-level procedures, provide real-time compliance presence in production, and ensure quality standards are executed daily—not just documented.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Assurance, or related technical field
10+ years in manufacturing quality/compliance in regulated environment
5+ years in leadership roles with direct reports
Deep understanding of GMP principles and quality management systems
Expert-level root cause analysis and CAPA experience
Strong production floor presence and credibility with manufacturing teams
Ability to balance compliance requirements with production efficiency
Exceptional communication across all levels—production floor to executive leadership
Experience reviewing batch documentation and approving product releases
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management software

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Quality Management or Engineering
Professional certifications: CQE, CQA, Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ
Furniture, wood products, or consumer products manufacturing experience
Multi-site manufacturing operations experience
Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement expertise

Responsibilities

Design and implement manufacturing compliance programs actively followed in daily operations
Provide real-time quality and compliance presence in production areas
Review and approve batch documentation and authorize product lot releases
Lead preparation for regulatory audits and manage audit responses
Conduct site-wide compliance monitoring and internal audit programs
Lead CAPA investigations with root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions
Develop and deliver practical quality and compliance training to manufacturing staff
Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Product Development to embed compliance into workflows
Oversee manufacturing documentation systems, SOPs, and quality records
Manage change control processes and maintain compliance metrics dashboards
Lead and develop manufacturing quality and compliance team
Drive culture where quality and compliance enable production efficiency