VP Quality, Compliance and Facilities

CompoSecure•Pierce, NE

40d

About The Position

CompoSecure is seeking a senior leader to own Quality, Compliance, Security, and Facilities functions that safeguard product integrity and the operating environment. The position ensures products consistently meet quality specifications, operations comply with regulatory and safety standards, the site and its products are secure, and facilities support reliable 24/7 manufacturing. The role establishes metrics and accountability across these areas and reports performance to senior leadership. The VP leads Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams, oversees compliance audits and certifications, manages physical and product security programs, and directs facilities operations, maintenance, environmental health and safety, vendors, contractors, and facility-related capital projects. The position manages approximately 35 people across seven shifts supporting QA, Safety, and Security. CompoSecure manufactures premium metal payment cards and offers authentication and digital asset solutions. The role may be eligible for an annual or quarterly incentive plan. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits beginning on the first day of the month after their hire date. Compensation offers are negotiated based on each candidate’s qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Quality, Operations Management, or a related field.
A minimum of 10–15 or more years of relevant experience in quality, compliance, and/or operations leadership in a high-volume manufacturing environment such as Pharmaceutical, Semiconductor, Automotive, or secure/payment products.
At least 5–10 years of experience managing teams across multiple shifts in a 24/7 environment.
Deep knowledge of quality management systems, such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100.
Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean methodologies, typically at Black Belt or Master Black Belt level.
Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action processes.
Knowledge of statistical process control and data-driven decision making.
Supplier quality management and audit experience.
Strong analytical skills and familiarity with quality and reliability tools such as FMEA, SPC, and Kaizen.
Regulatory fluency covering OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
Knowledge of industrial hygiene and risk assessment methodologies.
Knowledge of environmental compliance, including emissions, waste management, and hazardous-material handling.
Knowledge of process safety management.
Experience with incident investigation and workers' compensation or claims oversight.
Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated experience with third-party audits, including ISO and PCI audits.

Nice To Haves

Quality certifications such as Six Sigma Black Belt.
GHG management experience.
Familiarity with ERP tools.
Experience in a secure payment or otherwise highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain quality control protocols for raw materials, components, and finished products.
Design inspection and testing processes and guide quality practices from the beginning of production through final release.
Lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams, monitor quality metrics, and drive corrective and preventive actions to eliminate root causes of defects.
Ensure conformance to customer, product, and industry specifications.
Ensure operational compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and applicable New Jersey safety standards.
Own audits, certifications, and documentation, and serve as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies, auditors, and customers on compliance matters.
Identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies through process improvement, alternative suppliers, or equipment changes.
Oversee physical and product security programs and enforce protocols protecting raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, and sensitive assets across the facility and supply chain.
Ensure operations meet payment-industry and customer security requirements, and manage security personnel and access controls across all shifts.
Own key performance indicators and reporting for quality, compliance, security, and facilities; establish ownership, metrics, and dashboards; and report performance to senior management.
Foster a culture of accountability across the organization and manage approximately 35 people across seven shifts supporting QA, Safety, and Security.
Oversee facility operations, maintenance, and environmental health and safety for buildings, grounds, and utilities.
Maintain facilities to support reliable 24/7 manufacturing; manage facility vendors and contractors; and lead facility-related capital projects, space planning, and safe-workplace initiatives.
Occasionally travel to suppliers and partners.

Benefits

Medical and prescription coverage.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
Annual bonus opportunities; the role may be eligible for an annual or quarterly incentive plan.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Opportunities for career growth and advancement.