Viking Range, LLC · 4 hours ago
Director of Quality
Greenwood, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expViking Range, LLC is seeking a Director of Quality to set the vision and execution of the Quality Management System while fostering a customer-focused culture. The role involves leading quality performance across all operations, developing quality plans, and ensuring continuous improvement to achieve a zero-defect future.
Consumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsElectronicsFood and BeverageFood ProcessingHome AppliancesManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System across all operations
Build and maintain internal and external quality measurement systems; provide regular insight-driven reviews to guide resource allocation and drive improvement
Create external quality dashboards that clearly communicate field performance trends, enable early detection of issues, and demonstrate progress
Develop robust process quality plans tightly aligned with evolving customer expectations and engineering requirements
Establish and champion a quality culture focused on defect prevention and flawless execution
Guide teams on product reliability strategy, validation test planning, and durability improvement initiatives
Lead hands-on problem solving with Operations, Engineering, Service, and Supplier Quality to eliminate root causes and improve profitability
Serve as a customer advocate, ensuring communication reflects the service expectations of a luxury brand
Provide daily leadership for plant quality, quality engineering, supplier quality, and cross-functional partners
Demonstrate full ownership for improving all plant quality metrics and overall product performance
Partner with suppliers and internal teams to drive corrective actions, improve processes, and strengthen change control
Elevate testing methods, process capability, and supplier performance through structured problem solving and disciplined quality tools
Promote Lean Production System principles and help the organization move toward ideal-state processes
Compile, analyze, and present internal/external quality data to leadership, offering actionable insight and clear priorities
Be an integral part of site manufacturing strategy; ensure quality resources are embedded into production readiness and long term capability
Build and inspire a highly engaged workforce centered on continuous improvement, accountability, and customer satisfaction
Qualification
Required
10+ years of quality leadership experience in manufacturing operations
Extensive operations/manufacturing/engineering experience
Robust experience in commercial and/or consumer appliance manufacturing processes
High initiative, self-starter, proactive, dedicated, results oriented, team player
BS degree in engineering or a technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in related manufacturing industries
Demonstrated experience leading large teams and setting strategy and vision. Requires broad management knowledge
New product development and release readiness experience
Proven ability to influence, manage teams, and deliver change
Deep analytical ability with strengths in quantitative measures and validation techniques
Proven ability to direct team to root cause and deliver corrective actions
Experience in lean transformation and development of engaged workforce culture
PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans, 8D, DMAIC, A3 Thinking, PPAP
Advanced application of statistical tools like Minitab or equivalent
Experience in sheet metal fabrication, paint, welding, final assembly
Good understanding of basic electricity along with gas and electric heating technologies
Experience with successful implementation and sustainment of certified quality systems
Strong supplier quality and development background
Able to facilitate implementation of in-process inspection
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in dBase development and queries
Proven ability to drive significant warranty reductions and change from past assignments
Preferred
Reliability testing experience preferred
Six Sigma Black Belt; ASQ certification preferred
Company
Viking Range, LLC
Viking Range, LLC introduced professional performance to the home kitchen with our flagship ranges in 1987, and a culinary revolution was born.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Stephens Group
2012-12-31Acquired
1992-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Jane Moss
Chief Financial Officer
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