Vice President Quality

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a global Quality and Compliance strategy that aligns with corporate goals, ensuring consistent product integrity and consumer trust across all markets.
• Serve as the executive sponsor for quality systems modernization, advancing digital transformation, AI‑based analytics, and real‑time quality dashboards.
• Provide strategic counsel to the CEO and executive team on product quality trends, compliance risks, and emerging regulatory requirements.
• Establish and govern enterprise‑wide Quality KPIs that link directly to financial performance (e.g., warranty cost reduction, customer satisfaction, and defect rates).
• Oversee all product testing, compliance documentation, and certification programs to safeguard brand reputation and consumer safety.
• Partner with Customer Care, Marketing, and eCommerce to identify quality‑related consumer insights and reduce returns, complaints, and negative reviews.
• Act as the executive liaison with major retail partners, regulatory agencies, and certification bodies.
• Own and govern the enterprise‑wide Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring ISO 9001, CPSIA, ASTM, and JPMA compliance across all sites.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of sound quality systems at both the corporate and operations levels.
• Establish global supplier quality standards and audit programs, focusing on high‑risk components and contract manufacturers.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Procurement to drive quality‑based supplier scorecards and performance improvement.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing Quality and Regulatory Affairs team with clear accountability and succession planning.
• Identify opportunities for improvement within the Quality Management System, make recommendations, facilitate implementation, and share lessons learned within the organization.
• Continuous upgrading consumer experience with perception quality and bring more value to Evenflo products.
• Foster a culture of quality excellence, accountability, and proactive risk management throughout the organization.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field required;
Master’s degree (MBA, MS in Quality or Operations Management) strongly preferred. ASQ certifications (CQE, CMQ/OE, Six Sigma Black Belt) considered a plus.

15+ of progressive experience leading Quality and Regulatory functions in complex, multi‑site manufacturing environments, including 5–7 years in a senior leadership capacity overseeing enterprise‑level quality systems and compliance in consumer goods, juvenile products, or related industries.

• Executive Communication & Influence: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to distill complex quality, safety, and compliance topics into clear strategic insights for executive leadership, regulatory bodies, and external partners.
• Enterprise Program Leadership: Proven expertise leading large‑scale, cross‑functional quality initiatives and transformation programs across global manufacturing, supply chain, and product development functions — from strategy design to measurable results.
• Advanced Quality & Compliance Systems: Deep knowledge of global Quality Management Systems (QMS), regulatory compliance, and product safety standards including ASTM, JPMA, CPSIA, CPSC, ISO 9001, and applicable FDA regulations for juvenile products.
• Operational Excellence & Root Cause Methodology: Mastery of quality disciplines such as Six Sigma, Lean, and FMEA, with the ability to institutionalize structured problem‑solving, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes across all sites and suppliers.
• Digital Quality & Analytics: Demonstrated experience implementing AI‑enabled quality tools, predictive analytics, and digital dashboards to proactively identify trends, prevent defects, and optimize decision‑making through real‑time performance data.
• Manufacturing & Process Expertise: Strong understanding of injection molding, plastics, and assembly operations, including design‑for‑quality principles (DFMEA/PFMEA), tolerance analysis, and supplier…