Confidential Jobs ยท 21 hours ago
Senior Director Quality Assurance -CPG
KC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expConfidential Jobs is seeking a visionary Senior Director of Quality Assurance to lead the strategy, development, and execution of quality systems across a broad portfolio of consumer-packaged goods. This leader will bring deep CPG expertise and a strong command of regulatory standards to oversee supplier quality and drive continuous improvement.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Define and execute a comprehensive Quality Assurance strategy for CPG products that ensures compliance, performance, and brand trust
Lead corporate compliance efforts across CPSC, CPSIA, ASTM F963, EN71, REACH, RoHS, and other applicable regulatory frameworks
Serve as the corporate liaison with CPSC, third-party labs, and global regulatory agencies to ensure certification, testing, and timely market readiness
Oversee vendor and contract manufacturer quality programs within the consumer packaged goods supply chain
Implement robust CAPA processes, supplier audits, and continuous improvement initiatives across global operations
Collaborate cross-functionally with sourcing, product development, and operations to embed quality throughout the product lifecycle
Lead comprehensive risk assessments, testing programs, and quality audits to identify and mitigate potential issues before market release
Partner with Legal and Compliance to ensure proactive recall readiness and product safety alignment with CPSC and other governing bodies
Qualification
Required
15+ years of progressive Quality Assurance leadership within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
10+ years in senior or executive-level QA roles with responsibility for enterprise-scale CPG product lines
Proven experience managing CPSC, CPSIA, ASTM, and global product safety compliance programs
Strong knowledge of materials testing, packaging validation, and product performance standards relevant to CPG
Demonstrated success working with major CPG retailers (Walmart, Target, Amazon) and managing retailer-specific compliance processes
Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
Preferred
Experience with ISO, GMP, and Lean Quality Systems preferred, but deep CPG regulatory and operations experience is essential
Company
Confidential Jobs
Confidential Jobs is operated by ExecThread, Inc. (https://execthread.com).
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Amy Nelson
Managing Partner
Brandon Nolan
Chief Information Security Officer
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