Kidde Global Solutions · 7 hours ago
Director, Global Quality
Bradenton, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$178K/yr - $209K/yr
10+ years expKidde Global Solutions is a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions, known for its commitment to quality and innovation. The Director of Global Quality will oversee advanced product quality planning, ensuring compliance with standards and leading initiatives to improve quality across various design centers and programs.
Building MaterialPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Lead the development of APQP and AME
Directly interface with KGS Product Development to ensure predictive quality measures are developed
Coordinate team activities with the Regional APQP Program Managers to review and audit all elements of Passport from product development through production launch
Enhance and Improve the current OVP (Sourced Finished Goods) Passport process to be tailored for the business that drives speed-to-market while ensuring compliance to Quality requirements
Develop and implement a formal set of NPI performance metrics to review and distribute monthly
Oversee supplier and manufacturing quality systems
Develop Global Quality KPI’s
Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement
Mentor, coach and train Program Managers and RDLs on the requirements of Passport and associated policies to achieve a “Zero Escape” mindset
Develop a Passport standard that supports the needs of all design centers and sub-business units within the KGS portfolio
Drive all design centers to achieve the highest level of Passport maturity
Share and implement Best Practices across the global design centers
Gather periodic MFA data from internal customers to drive improvements in the Passport process without sacrificing compliance and process integrity
Establish COPQ reporting, standardize metrics and global processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
10+ years of experience with quality and/or product development and/or manufacturing
10+ years of management experience leading cross-department project teams or managing multiple related departments
Progressive career advancement
Preferred
BS/MS Degree in Science or Engineering discipline and/or Minimum of 10 years in a quality and or product development with career progression
Experience with APQP management
Six Sigma or Lean/Continuous Improvement experience
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Ability to interface effectively with all levels within the company as well as outside organizations as needed
Ability to lead and manage a team effectively that is tasked with supporting multiple programs and initiatives simultaneously
Demonstrates highly effective organizational and time management skills with minimal direct supervision
Experience in automotive, aerospace or electronics preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays)
401(k) with employer match
EAP assistance
And more
Company
Kidde Global Solutions
Kidde Global Solutions supplies fire protection and life safety products for commercial and residential use.
Founded in 2024Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase