Director of Quality - Yancey Engineered Solutions

Yancey Bros. Co.•Griffin, GA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Quality plays a critical leadership role in enabling scalable growth by ensuring consistent manufacturing quality across all facilities. Through standardization, continuous improvement, and strong cross-functional collaboration, this leader will help reduce waste, improve operational efficiency, strengthen customer confidence, and establish a culture where quality is embedded in every aspect of the business. The Director of Quality is responsible for developing, implementing, and leading the company's enterprise-wide Quality Management System (QMS) across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role ensures consistent quality standards, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and fosters a culture of quality throughout the organization. The Director of Quality partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and Customer Service to ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations while supporting operational excellence, efficiency, and business growth. This position requires a strategic leader capable of standardizing quality processes across multiple manufacturing operations including contract vendors, while maintaining a strong presence on the production floor and with customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Quality Management, or related field.
10+ years of progressive manufacturing quality experience.
Experience implementing enterprise Quality Management Systems across multiple facilities.
Demonstrated success leading organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strategic thinking with strong execution capability
Exceptional leadership and team development skills
Strong communication and presentation abilities
Ability to influence across multiple departments and locations
High level of accountability and integrity
Data-driven decision making
Customer-focused mindset
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Organized and have effective decision-making skills.
Strong leadership skills
Deep understanding of production and operational processes.
Ability to work in a team environment is essential.

Nice To Haves

5+ years in a multi-site quality leadership role preferred.
Experience in metal fabrication, welding, powder coating/painting, or industrial manufacturing strongly preferred.
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification
Lean Manufacturing certification
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Root Cause Analysis (8D, A3, Fishbone, 5 Whys)
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Data analysis and reporting
Manufacturing ERP and quality management software
Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the company's quality strategy aligned with organizational goals and growth initiatives.
Establish standardized quality systems, procedures, and metrics across all manufacturing facilities.
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
Build a culture where quality is viewed as a shared responsibility throughout the organization.
Mentor and develop quality managers and quality personnel across all locations.
Establish clear accountability through performance metrics and regular operational reviews.
Develop and monitor quality inspection audits throughout all facilities.
Ensure consistent execution of quality standards throughout fabrication, welding, coating, assembly, and final inspection processes.
Standardize inspection methods, documentation, work instructions, and acceptance criteria across facilities.
Implement robust process controls to reduce variation and improve first-pass yield.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes using structured problem-solving methodologies.
Monitor production quality metrics and implement initiatives that reduce defects, waste, and rework.
Lead investigations and resolution of customer complaints and warranty issues.
Develop systems that proactively identify trends and prevent recurring customer issues.
Establish customer quality scorecards and regularly communicate performance metrics.
Participate in customer audits and quality reviews as required.
Develop supplier quality standards and qualification processes.
Establish supplier performance metrics and corrective action processes.
Partner with Supply Chain to improve incoming material quality and supplier performance.
Conduct supplier audits when necessary.
Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
Utilize data analytics to identify opportunities for process improvement and waste reduction.
Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives that improve quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
Develop standardized best practices and ensure successful implementation across all facilities.
Maintain compliance with applicable industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations.
Develop standardized documentation, policies, procedures, and audit systems.
Lead internal audit programs.
Ensure accurate documentation of quality records and performance metrics.
Develop and monitor quality KPIs, including: First Pass Yield (FPY), Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), Rework, Customer Complaints, Warranty Performance, Corrective Action Closure, Supplier Quality Performance.
Present quality performance and improvement initiatives to executive leadership.