Director of Quality Manufacturing - Mankato, MN

About the role

Responsible for providing leadership and direction to Quality team(s) to ensure quality and compliance for the applicable products and processes for assigned department(s). Develop strategy, translate into functional plans and guide execution of long-term goals.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development of product specifications for Medline branded products; such as the testing requirements, procedures and methods for testing, inspecting or qualifying new products and suppliers.
• Partner with Supplier Audit department and Division to determine optimal Supplier relationship.
• Develop and implement strategy for the Quality department(s) based upon Quarterly Management Review.
• Prepare and deliver Customer presentations.
• Act as liaison with Senior Leadership of Divisions, Suppliers, Manufacturing, and/or Operations to ensure quality products, on time delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Suppliers, manufacturing partners and product managers in developing and implementing QA programs.
• Oversee QSR for assigned department(s) and ensure compliance as measured by FDA/ISO/internal audits.
• Management responsibilities include:
  • Typically, manages through multiple Managers. Provides leadership and management to one or more major departments of an operating unit or to a department that has system-wide accountability.
  • Strategic, tactical and operational planning (