Quality Control - Director of Quality

Stanton Carpet•Calhoun, GA

About The Position

Stanton is seeking a strategic and technical Director of Quality Control for its Calhoun, Georgia location. The role leads the strategic development of a global supplier management program and ensures that sourced products meet defined performance criteria and customer expectations. Through supplier vetting and ongoing performance monitoring, the Director minimizes risk and promotes quality excellence across Stanton’s product portfolio, including carpets, rugs, and hard surfaces.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related industrial or scientific field.
8 to 10+ years of progressive, hands-on quality control or assurance management experience.
Strong understanding of machine- and hand-woven carpet manufacturing processes.
Strong understanding of hard surface manufacturing.
Working knowledge of installation procedures.
Proven expertise in quality control methodologies such as Six Sigma or Lean.
Deep knowledge of standards such as ISO 9001 and experience with quality management software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of successful process improvement initiatives.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to train staff and liaise with external parties.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a strategic team.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times to inspect product samples.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Quality Management System to track, report, and resolve quality issues across product lines.
Oversee internal and external audits to ensure adherence to industry regulations, ISO 9001 standards, and accrediting agency requirements.
Vet product quality, performance, and compliance with industry and global standards to reduce risk.
Establish and maintain strategic relationships with vendors and manufacturers, monitor supplier performance, and evaluate supplier auditing processes.
Develop and maintain data-driven supplier scorecards to measure and improve quality performance.
Lead the vetting of global product suppliers and establish clear fitness-for-use criteria.
Direct testing procedures and routine inspections of raw materials and finished products against durability, aesthetic, and functional specifications.
Lead root-cause analyses and develop Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans using Six Sigma or Lean methodologies.
Analyze and report quality metrics, trends, and performance to executive leadership and regulatory agencies as required.
Oversee and manage downgraded inventory.
Manage supplier chargebacks and financial accountability for quality failures.
Recruit, train, and manage Quality Control personnel, including providing daily oversight of multiple QC inspectors.
Conduct performance evaluations and foster a culture of quality, integrity, and performance excellence.