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Title: Project Management (PM) Associate / PMO Associate

Company: Talley LLP

Location: Orange County, CA (FT-Onsite)

About the Firm

Talley, LLP, and its affiliated entities—Talley Law Group, LLP ("TLG"), Talley Capital Group, LLC ("TCG"), and Talley Wealth Management, LLC ("TWM") (collectively "Talley")—is a full-service financial, tax, legal, and consulting organization serving entrepreneurially driven businesses and their owners. Talley partners with clients as business advisors, not just service providers, constantly seeking innovative ways to strengthen their bottom line.

Talley, LLP, was founded in 1989, with the mission of helping entrepreneurial driven businesses, their owners, and high net worth individuals, to manage their financial affairs and to achieve their business objectives profitably and efficiently. Our professionals strive to become each client's Most Trusted Advisor (MTA) by delivering global solutions to our client's complex challenges and opportunities.

Our services include:

• Audit & Assurance services, including financial reporting
• Tax compliance,
• Tax planning, and proactive advice
• Business consulting
• Estate planning, business planning, M&A, and tax law services delivered through TLG
• Outsourced accounting, controller and CFO services
• M&A, growth-through-acquisition, and operational consulting delivered through TCG

Talley is a boutique firm with 70+ U.S.-based professionals and 20–30 offshore/outsourced team members. Headquartered in Orange, CA, the firm has grown rapidly, becoming a leading Orange County professional services provider. We embrace a hybrid work culture built on accountability, results, and exceptional client service delivered by professional, motivated individuals.

Role Purpose

The PM Associate will strengthen Talley LLP's operational and PMO capabilities by providing clear visibility into performance, utilization, and execution across professional services teams. This role supports firm leadership through data-driven insights, dashboard reporting, and project coordination, while helping scale Talley's operational infrastructure within a time-and-billing professional services environment.

What Success Looks Like (12–18 Months)

A successful PMO Associate will:

• Deliver accurate, actionable dashboards tracking employee performance and utilization
• Improve leadership visibility into month-to-date, year-to-date, and budget vs. actual performance
• Support the smooth execution of cross-functional initiatives without creating operational bottlenecks
• Establish greater structure and discipline in operational reporting
• Reduce friction between leadership, operations, and service teams through clear communication and follow-through

Core Responsibilities

• Build and maintain employee performance dashboards (utilization, productivity, trends)
• Support PMO initiatives by tracking projects, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Assist leadership with resource planning, utilization tracking, and capacity analysis
• Coordinate cross-functional operational initiatives across audit, tax, legal, and administrative teams
• Prepare executive-ready reporting and analytics to support operational decision-making
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency
• Support time-and-billing environments (hourly, time & materials), including related documentation and reporting

Required Experience

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Experience within a CPA firm, legal firm, or professional services organization
• Background in operations, PMO, or administrative leadership
• Hands-on experience supporting professionals who bill time
• Proven ability to build or maintain performance dashboards and operational reporting
• Comfort working directly with senior leadership and handling sensitive data
• Exposure to or direct experience applying AI tools beyond simple drafting and/or proof-reading emails or word documents.

Technical & Analytical Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (required)
• Strong experience in data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development
• Power BI experience (highly preferred)
• Ability to synthesize data into clear, executive-level insights

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Lean Six Sigma / Six Sigma training or certification
• Formal project management training
• Background in professional service (or legal) firm operations

Behavioral Competencies

• Highly analytical and detail-oriented
• Organized, process-driven, and execution-focused
• Comfortable operating in an evolving and exploratory role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to balance tactical execution with strategic thinking

Working Style & Expectations

• Operates with a professional services mindset
• Prioritizes clarity, accuracy, and accountability
• Supports leadership without creating unnecessary administrative overhead
• Adapts role scope as the PMO function matures and scales

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Director / Vice President of Manufacturing is a senior leadership role primarily responsible for overseeing, optimizing, and scaling all manufacturing-related functions. This role has a strong hands-on focus on manufacturing execution, production planning, sustaining engineering, and supply chain readiness within a regulated medical device environment.

The position ensures manufacturing excellence across quality, cost, delivery, and compliance, while partnering with R&D and Quality to support product development, transfer, and commercialization. Success is defined by building scalable manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring consistent, compliant production to support business growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide executive leadership and direct oversight of all manufacturing operations, including production, assembly, kitting, purchasing, supplier management, and sustaining engineering.
• Develop and execute a manufacturing strategy aligned with company growth, product roadmap, and commercialization timelines.
• Own manufacturing readiness for new product introductions (NPI), including design transfer, process validation, equipment qualification, and scale-up.
• Drive manufacturing efficiency, yield, cost reduction, and capacity planning through Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish and maintain best practices for production planning, inventory management, component sourcing, and supplier performance.
• Oversee sustaining engineering activities, including manufacturing engineering, equipment maintenance and qualification, root cause investigations, and product failure analysis.
• Partner closely with R&D to ensure manufacturability, process robustness, and smooth transition from development to production.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to define, implement, and maintain manufacturing and production procedures compliant with FDA, ISO 13485, MDD/MDR, and other applicable international regulations.
• Ensure manufacturing operations consistently meet quality, regulatory, and documentation requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing managers and staff, fostering accountability, engagement, and a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Establish manufacturing KPIs (e.g., throughput, yield, scrap, on-time delivery, cost) and use data-driven insights to drive performance improvements.
• Manage multiple manufacturing projects and priorities through clear policies, procedures, and systems.
• Serve as the primary manufacturing interface with suppliers, contract manufacturers, auditors, and regulatory agencies, as needed.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

May require domestic and international (including China) travel.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 12–15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, preferably within the medical device industry. Final leveling (Senior Director or Vice President) will be determined based on experience, scope, and organizational needs.
• At least 7+ years of progressive responsibility leading manufacturing, production, and sustaining engineering teams in a regulated environment.
• Deep working knowledge of FDA, ISO 13485, MDD/MDR, and international manufacturing and quality requirements.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing scale-up, process validation, and product commercialization.
• Strong background in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and driving measurable improvements in cost, quality, yield, and delivery.
• Demonstrated success in manufacturing transfer from R&D to production and supporting ongoing sustaining activities.
• Experience managing suppliers, component sourcing, and external manufacturing partners.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain, to resolve manufacturing and production challenges.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence across technical and leadership teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and NetSuite.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent experience required. Advanced degree desirable.

Annual Base Salary: $200,000 – $290,000 DOE (Depending on Experience)

Location: San Leandro, CA (Onsite, Full-time)

Company Website: Type: Full-time

Medical Instrument Development Laboratories, Inc. (MIDLabs) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful work environment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Note: This post is for informational purposes only. We are not accepting unsolicited recruiter inquiries at this time.

As the Manufacturing Manager, you will lead the charge in creating a work environment that prioritizes the safety of all employees. At the same time, you will play a critical role in driving operational efficiency and ensuring the consistent production of high-quality products that are delivered on time to customers within established cost targets.

The Manufacturing Manager reports to the Plant Director and is responsible for managing the manufacturing process of multiple value streams. The manufacturing manager will have a combination of Value Stream Managers and Production Supervisors reporting directly to them. They are tasked with effectively utilizing materials, labor, and equipment to meet the business plan while ensuring a safe work environment.

The Manufacturing Manager oversees the total production of the facility, including safety records, production requirements, defect levels, waste, and work order attainment. This role is critical in ensuring efficient and effective production processes to meet customer demands while staying within established cost targets.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Leads efforts to achieve a “Zero and Beyond” culture, eliminate all injuries, and positions the plant as a good community partner through our Corporate Social Responsibly efforts.
• Achieves daily, weekly, monthly production targets at minimal cost, maximum efficiency, and maximum quality.
• Works with Quality control to enhance in process controls to minimize scrap and meet customer high quality standards.
• Drives continuous improvement through appropriate coaching, training, and process improvement.
• Champions, with Value Stream Managers and Supervisors, operator led process control, lean manufacturing and six sigma concepts and programs.
• Knowledge and application of Tier Communication and 6-S.
• Administers company policies and practices.
• Works with materials management to optimize load, to minimize downtime, bottlenecks, unfavorable material mix and to reduce raw material, WIP and FG inventories.
• Works with Engineering to enhance process improvement resulting in achieving productivity goal.
• Works with Maintenance to ensure preventative maintenance programs match production requirements and maximize equipment efficiencies.
• Champions manufacturing objectives and possesses Project Management skills through leading and facilitating projects.
• Experience facilitating organizational change with good oral and verbal communication skills throughout all levels of the organization.
• Uses Continuous Improvement tools to troubleshoot recurring issues and eliminate root cause process failures.
• Analyzes KPI’s to prepare charts/records and initiate remedial action.
• Manages labor and employee relations in accordance with corporate policies ensuring pay rates, promotions, demotions, and termination of employment are applied consistently and with due process and diligence.
• Reviews material/facility usage.
• Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven success in leading cross-functional teams and driving operational improvements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and planning skills.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience in the power distribution industry a plus.” I.E. Former experience in wire & cable, power generation, utilities, transmission companies, etc.
• Fluency in a second language.
• Geographic flexibility.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A results-driven mindset with a passion for operational excellence.
• Ability to lead through influence, inspire teams, and manage complexity.
• Commitment to safety, sustainability, and community engagement.
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Agility
• Operational Excellence
• Talent Development
• Change Leadership
• Customer Centricity

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Office-based role with regular interaction on the plant floor.
• Requires sitting, bending, kneeling, squatting, and lifting up to thirty pounds occasionally.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and respond effectively to unexpected challenges.
• Occasional travel required.

WHY PRYSMIAN?

At Prysmian, you’ll be part of a global team that values innovation, sustainability, and diversity. We offer competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact.

Ready to lead the future of manufacturing? Apply today and Make Your Mark at Prysmian.

Prysmian Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

BioTalent is partnering with a leading life sciences manufacturer to appoint an Associate Director, Lean Deployment, to lead and elevate the organisation’s Continuous Improvement strategy across its New Castle, Delaware operations.

This is a high-impact role responsible for driving a culture of sustainable change by developing, embedding, and championing Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with site leadership and a global continuous improvement peer network to improve manufacturing and back-office processes while shaping long-term Lean strategy and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership to develop and execute a site-wide Continuous Improvement roadmap within the organisation’s Lean Operating System.
• Lead transformation initiatives across critical operational areas.
• Facilitate Structured Problem Solving and Value Stream Mapping to guide teams through analysis, planning, and implementation.
• Build and enhance tiered visual and daily management systems that enable effective operational oversight.
• Plan and facilitate kaizen events that drive measurable, sustainable improvements.
• Identify and eliminate waste across transactional and manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and reduce cost.
• Deliver both formal and informal training on Lean and CI tools including Daily Management, Problem Solving, 6S, SMED, Kanban, OEE, and line efficiency.
• Coach and develop employees at all levels to expand Lean capability and CI mindsets.
• Challenge existing processes to elevate performance and drive continuous, sustainable improvement.
• Support improvements across other sites or functions as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven ability to engage leaders and shop-floor teams in Lean deployment.
• Demonstrated history of delivering sustainable results through CI initiatives.
• Practical experience in Lean Manufacturing and the deployment of a Lean Operating System.
• Strong knowledge of value stream improvement tools (e.g., SMED, 6S, Visual Management, Daily Management, standard work).
• Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent preferred.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proficiency in advanced statistical and Six Sigma techniques is an advantage.
• PMP certification or similar project management credentials preferred.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and Visio.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, coaching, and problem-solving skills.

Reach out to for more information.

BioTalent is partnering with a leading life sciences manufacturer to appoint an Associate Director of Lean Manufacturing to lead the advancement of Lean methodology and operational excellence across the Milford, Massachusetts site.

This role is responsible for cultivating a culture of sustainable improvement by embedding Lean principles, strengthening operational systems, and driving measurable enhancements in manufacturing and business processes. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with senior leadership and global Lean partners to implement strategy, standardize best practices, and elevate performance across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership to develop and execute a comprehensive Lean Manufacturing strategy aligned with an established Lean Operating System.
• Lead transformation initiatives across critical manufacturing and support areas to enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost efficiency, and productivity.
• Facilitate Structured Problem Solving and Value Stream Mapping sessions, guiding teams through analysis, planning, and implementation of improvements.
• Build, refine, and sustain tiered visual management and daily management systems that strengthen operational oversight and accountability.
• Plan and conduct kaizen events that deliver rapid and sustainable improvements.
• Analyse and streamline manufacturing and transactional processes to identify waste, improve efficiency, and reduce cost.
• Deliver training on Lean methodologies including Daily Management, 6S, SMED, Kanban, Overall Equipment Effectiveness, and standard work.
• Coach and mentor employees at all levels to develop Lean capability and reinforce continuous improvement behaviours.
• Challenge existing processes to elevate performance and ensure long-term sustainability of results.
• Support Lean initiatives at additional sites or functions as required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven ability to engage leadership and operational teams in Lean deployment.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving sustainable operational improvements.
• Extensive experience with Lean Manufacturing tools and the deployment of a Lean Operating System.
• Strong knowledge of value stream improvement tools (SMED, 6S, visual management, daily management, standard work).
• Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all organisational levels.
• Experience with advanced statistical tools and Six Sigma methodologies is advantageous.
• PMP certification or similar project management training preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Visio.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities along with strong communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.

Get in touch at to find out more.

Manufacturing Manager

Our Manufacturing Operations Manager directs, maintains, and oversees execution of assembly, manufacturing, and production activities for the manufacturing plant which includes safety, yield, productivity, labor, cost, production schedule, quality, continuous process improvements to meet established business goals. Plans and coordinates efficient and economical manufacturing activities through Production Supervisors and provides quality levels and service that exceed the customer’s expectations. Responsible for driving key initiatives to ensure cost reduction, inventory management, delivery performance, and key performance indicator (KPI) targets are met. This will be an onsite position at our North Wales, PA facility.

What will you be doing?

Oversee and manage plant manufacturing activities to ensure safety, quality, cost, and morale to meet and exceed customer and Company requirements.

• Develop and direct all activities within the Plant manufacturing operations and maintain a manufacturing system which best supports production activities.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure that objectives for manufacturing are successfully achieved.
• Assure coordination and integration of workflow, timely production, conformance to budgets, and proper utilization of personnel, skills, machines, equipment and facilities.
• Support production control activities including maintaining the proper working inventory process and creating the production schedule as needed.
• Supervise and coordinate the various programs essential to manufacturing procedures such as training, safety, environmental, housekeeping, work simplification, cost reduction, quality improvement, etc.
• Establish and encourage a culture that promotes quality in all aspects of the manufacturing operations.
• Ensure all products conform with quality and delivery specifications as well as customer expectations.
• Plan and implement quality programs and checks (PDCA) to identify and problem solve bottleneck processes.
• Support development of procedures compliant with ISO9001 and ISO14001.
• Plan and organize layouts for line changes due to volume changes or workforce reductions.
• Confer with General Manager and customer service personnel regarding scheduling problems or delays, and quality issues.
• Participate in all planning and research for future projects involving the use of the production facilities.
• Assist in timely development of new products by coordinating manufacturing operations; quickly resolve competing functional area needs and maintain a participative and cooperative team effort.
• Review launch products and provide direction for successful launch.
• Identify potential equipment related quality problems during the start-up trials and normal operations.

Assist the General Manager in the development and management of manufacturing annual plan, budget, operating and capital expense budgets, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), operating efficiency, and cost control.

• Assist with development of the manufacturing area annual plan and budget aligned with plant and corporate goals as the foundation to keep the plant moving in a safe, quality conscious, and efficient upward trend.
• Administer annual plans that incorporate safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, and employee morale including adjusting achieve targets.
• Support and/or coordinate major manufacturing projects such as expansion of facilities, acquisitions and installation of capital equipment, manufacturing layout changes, etc. to the best economic advantage.
• Support all equipment’s capital expense projects to improve manufacturing reliability and robustness.
• In conjunction with Engineering, research new equipment and recommend changes or replacement.
• Review and plan headcount monthly for labor cost control and PEFF (production efficiency).
• Recommend increase and/or decrease in labor to meet scheduling requirements in a cost-efficient manner to include making recommendations/decisions on overtime and use of temporary help.
• Ensure manufacturing area goals are met and kept on track.
• Review and track posted daily, weekly, and monthly goals (including KPI targets and results), spot potential problems, and lead in formulating and implementing short-term and long-term countermeasures and solutions.
• Oversee the monthly reporting documents that are finalized for the assigned manufacturing area(s), ensuring accuracy and completion. Report on monthly reports with targets.
• Lead management discussions and planning sessions to help formulate cost reduction, product improvement, and problem-solving activities, and present operational performance daily/weekly.
• Implement short- and long-term corrective actions for manufacturing problems. Perform shop floor audits to assess and improve process control and 5S condition.
• Lead manufacturing supervision in utilizing techniques to standardize processes/methods and to identify manufacturing problems and eliminate waste.
• Drive and achieve sustained continuous improvement activities and results using Lean, Six Sigma, and other tools.
• Through motivating techniques and delegation of authority to subordinate manufacturing staff, coordinate and guide activities in the areas of manufacturing, Lean, housekeeping/5S, quality enhancements, staffing, training, employee relations, and other related activities.
• Direct and supervise production supervisors in accordance with operational policies to meet budget and targets.
• Provide direction and motivation to Production Supervisors focusing on safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, safety and health, and morale.
• Personally interview and select, with assistance from the General Manager, personnel to fill departmental positions.
• Train and assist subordinates in the proper handling of responsibilities.
• Establish department programs which support cross training, acquisition of multiple skills, teamwork, and cooperation in group problem solving.
• Ensure further development of employees through performance evaluation, development of training plans, feedback, coaching, and cascade training. Update employee training matrix and schedule any training needed.
• Participate in monthly meetings with employees to communicate state of business.
• Develop and maintain positive team member relations centered on mutual trust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication, teamwork, and harmony. In conjunction with Human Resources, participate in employee complaint/grievance meetings.
• Promote and support community and employee engagement initiatives.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Operations Management; Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering; Supply Chain; Business Administration; or related field.
• 7-10+years of manufacturing (i.e., assembly, cutting, machining, fabrication, welding, painting, etc.) experience.
• 5+years of progressively responsible manufacturing supervision/management experience.
• Practical experience applying Lean and Total Quality Production System (TQPS) principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of, and practical work experience with, manufacturing industry equipment, processes, and production systems.
• Working knowledge and experience with manufacturing and production KPIs/Analytics including the Production Efficiency (PEFF) system preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and integrated computer programs and/or applications.
• Ability to use a personal computer utilizing spreadsheet and word processing software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification and/or Project Management certification is a plus.

Manufacturing Engineering Lead

Lead Innovation in Manufacturing Excellence

About CBG Biotech

CBG Biotech is a leading innovator in the design and manufacture of advanced solvent recycling equipment at our Solon, Ohio facility. Founded with a purpose to make the world a cleaner place through sustainable practices, we help laboratories, universities, and industrial organizations reduce their carbon footprint through sustainable resource recovery. Since 1995, we’ve partnered with leading institutions to improve efficiency, minimize waste and advance environmental responsibility. As we expand our product portfolio, we’re looking for passionate professionals to join our growing team and drive innovation forward. Learn more at Summary

We’re seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Lead who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to make a real impact. This role blends hands-on technical expertise with operational leadership, giving you the opportunity to design and implement improved manufacturing methods, optimize processes and drive efficiency, quality, and safety. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product design, support new product introductions, troubleshoot technical issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives—all while contributing to long-term operational strategies that align with company goals. Leveraging your proven expertise, this is a chance to become a foundational leader at a fast-growing company with unlimited potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities: process design, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and implement operational procedures and SOPs for scalability and compliance.
• Manage operations of Production Department ensuring unit builds meet design, quality and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align design, engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply chain strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma principles.
• Manage implementation of Engineering Change Orders, process documentation, and revisions to ERP system to support CBG’s processes and operations.
• Formulate and execute test strategies/methods for product testing and validation.
• Lead and develop a high-performing production team.
• Support strategic initiatives and advancement of corporate goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager or Executive Leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (Master’s degree a plus).
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing environments; 8 years preferred.
• Strong problem solving skills and a proactive, results driven mindset.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies
• Skilled in developing test methods, validation protocols, and performing root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in CAD software and ERP systems.
• Strong communication, organizational and time-management skills
• Proven ability to lead operations and drive results.

CBG Biotech offers competitive salary, Paid Time Off, Life/Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability insurances and 401K match. Flexible work week: 9 hour workday M-Th + 4 hour workday on Friday!

All candidates must pass drug and background screening.

Director of Quality

Automotive Tier 1

Job Location: Fort Wayne Indiana

Director of Quality will work at a Multi $Billion global manufacturing company and lead a team of Quality Engineers, quality technicians and customer support personnel.

• Manage a team of Quality personnel and participate in Quality Improvement activities, Audits, Certifications and customer documentation.
• Lead all quality matters related to plant product launches and production.
• Manage certification compliance with IATF-16949, plus ISO-9000 for some heavy-duty customers.
• Manage internal QA/QC teams, act Customer Quality, and manage supplier/vendor quality.
• Implement QA preventative measures and quality planning initiatives.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience Leading a Team in Quality
• Prior experience Managing People in Quality as a Quality Leader.
• Background in Automotive industry or Heavy Duty Automotive is needed.
• Experience with IATF 16949 and APQP standards is a huge plus.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Business.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification is beneficial, though not required.
• CQE or CQM accreditation is a plus.
• Professional growth opportunities in a dynamic work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

FPC - Fortune Personnel Consultants (Orlando office)

Position Located: Fort Wayne, IN - Relocation assistance is available.

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Composition Brands is an independent residential kitchen and outdoor living company with a portfolio of premium and ultra-luxury brands including Viking, AGA, Rangemaster, La Cornue, Lynx, and U-Line. With operations across North America and Europe, the company is focused on long-term brand stewardship, thoughtful design, and scalable growth. To learn more, visit Summary:

The Group Quality Manager leads the end-to-end global quality strategy across all appliance platforms, manufacturing sites, suppliers, and contract manufacturing partners. This role ensures product safety, regulatory compliance, reliability, and a consistent premium customer experience while reducing warranty costs and protecting brand reputation in high-volume, long-life products.

Serving as the global leader for appliance quality strategy, this position oversees mechanical, electrical, electronic, thermal, and software-related quality throughout the full product lifecycle - from concept development through field performance - across refrigeration, cooking, ventilation, and dishwashing product categories.

This role reports directly to the President and is based in the Atlanta, GA area, with approximately 30–50% travel to domestic and international manufacturing sites, suppliers, and contract manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities:

Quality Strategy & Governance

• Define and deploy a global quality strategy for major appliances aligned with brand, safety, cost, and reliability objectives.
• Establish standardized quality policies, procedures, and KPIs across all regions and platforms.
• Act as executive escalation owner for product safety incidents, regulatory actions, recalls, and field campaigns.
• Lead management reviews and risk assessments at executive level.

Quality Management Systems & Regulatory Compliance

• Own and govern the group QMS aligned appliance-specific requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UL, CSA, IEC, CE, NOM, DOE energy efficiency, EPA refrigerant regulations, and regional safety standards.
• Lead internal, external, customer, and certification audits, as needed.
• Ensure effective CAPA systems and sustained corrective actions.

Product Development & Design Quality

• Partner with R&D to embed design-for-quality, design-for-reliability, and design-for-compliance.
• Govern DFMEA, DVP&R, reliability testing, HALT/HASS, and validation plans.
• Ensure robust design transfer and quality gates from concept through SOP.
• Approve product and engineering changes impacting safety, performance, or compliance.

Manufacturing & Process Quality

• Standardize quality processes across major appliance assembly lines, including:
• Critical-to-safety and critical-to-quality characteristics
• SPC and process capability for key operations
• Functional, safety, and end-of-line testing
• Drive defect prevention through error-proofing, in-line controls, and layered process audits.
• Support new factory launches, line transfers, and capacity expansions.

Supplier & Component Quality

• Define supplier quality standards for critical major appliance components including compressors, sealed systems, gas components, heaters, motors, PCBs, wiring harnesses, insulation, coatings, and structural parts.
• Oversee supplier qualification, audits, and ongoing performance.
• Partner with Sourcing to mitigate supply risk and manage supplier change control.
• Lead resolution of high-risk supplier quality issues.

Customer Quality, Field Performance & Warranty

• Own customer quality metrics including warranty claims, field failures, service call rates, and repeat repairs.
• Partner with Service, Field Operations, and Retail partners to analyze failure trends.
• Lead structured root cause analysis and corrective actions for systemic issues.
• Drive continuous reduction of warranty cost and field campaigns.

Cost of Poor Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and manage Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) across plants and suppliers.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, returns, and warranty expense.
• Deploy Lean Six Sigma and reliability engineering methodologies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related)
• 12+ years of quality leadership in major appliance or durable consumer goods manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of regulations and certification processes
• Proven success reducing warranty and field failure costs.
• Ability to lead global, cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to influence, manage teams, and deliver change.
• New product development and release readiness experience.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent preferred.
• Experience leading recalls, field campaigns, or regulatory investigations preferred.
• Experience in global manufacturing and sourcing environments preferred.
• Experience in lean transformation and development of engaged workforce culture preferred.
• Reliability testing experience preferred.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication, paint, welding, final assembly preferred.

Composition Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.’s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Republic Powdered Metals, Inc.; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and Pure Air Control Services, Inc. Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 3,000 people across North America.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day manufacturing activities of their respective shift to meet daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly productivity goals. The position will provide leadership for the hourly associates, driving the lean process to maximize growth, throughput, customer service, and cleanliness. Other responsibilities include improving workforce flexibility, reducing operating costs, supporting Lean Six Sigma initiatives, including Small K and process improvements, and holding their employees accountable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads the activities of the team members in the production of quality products in accordance with work instructions and company policy, to ensure a quality product delivered on time.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining safety standards, as required by law and company policy.
• Implements Skill Sets and job-related training for all employees on the shift.
• Coaches and provides technical and Supervisory expertise to resolve processing issues and creates and ensures corrective actions are implemented.
• Manages the execution of the Production Schedule.
• Supervisory responsibilities include management of employee performance, hiring, discipline, development, and resource planning.
• Implements and reviews SOPs and drives compliance standards.
• Utilizes problem-solving techniques and teamwork-building strategies to meet or exceed the facility's key operating statistics.
• Facilitates workflow management, workforce scheduling, and team members’ placement to ensure the facility and company goals are successfully met or exceeded.
• Conducts leads or implements the appropriate lean process audits.
• Maintains adherence to company policies, standard work, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Learns and performs training on the SAP production modules.
• Participates in scheduled Gemba walks and drives resolution to identified wastes and issues.
• Uses DAKOTA software as a compliance tool for environmental health and safety.
• Leads Daily Tier meetings with Production Associates. Posts constraints and drives resolution in a timely manner.
• Enforces plant housekeeping standards.
• Performs other job duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.

EXPERIENCE:

• Four to ten years’ related experience and/or training.
• Demonstrated experience working hands-on in a manufacturing production environment.
• Minimum of three years of direct supervisory experience.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suites and Statistical Analysis.
• SAP applications and other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) utilization.
• Proven facility and leadership.
• Labor relations and negotiation.
• Interact with all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, “Lean” concepts, Lean Six Sigma, ISO procedures, and their applications.

BENEFITS:

• Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance-Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.