Director, Supplier Quality

Revelyst is seeking an experienced Director of Supplier Quality to join the Global Operations team and lead global quality management efforts across technical hardgoods and softgoods.

About the role

This senior leadership position will establish and execute a comprehensive quality strategy spanning global teams—including product management, R&D, manufacturing facilities, and external suppliers. You will drive excellence in both product creation and operational processes to meet and exceed customer expectations, ensuring Revelyst maintains a competitive edge in a fast-paced global marketplace. The role reports to the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing, Procurement and Supplier Quality and is based in Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global quality management strategy aligned with Revelyst’s business goals across Adventure Sports, Outdoor Performance, and Precision Sports platforms.
• Define and communicate quality objectives, priorities, and key results across regions and product categories.
• Lead the transformation from a reactive inspection-based model to a prevention-based quality culture, emphasizing customer experience, defect prevention, and continuous improvement.
• Design and implement QA/QC processes ensuring the highest standards for all products, from design through production, in partnership with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Assess global production operations to ensure compliance with quality standards for technical hardgoods and softgoods.
• Ensure Revelyst products meet all relevant industry standards, legal requirements, and environmental regulations globally.
• Stay current with changes in quality standards and regulations, collaborating with compliance teams for ongoing alignment.
• Lead initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce waste, and drive cost efficiencies through process improvements and innovative quality management practices.
• Inspire and lead a diverse, globally dispersed team of quality professionals, overseeing hiring, training, and professional development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and quality excellence.
• Collaborate with senior management, R&D, product management, and operations teams to integrate quality into the product development lifecycle.
• Align supplier quality expectations, scorecards, and escalation protocols with Global Sourcing, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Develop and implement a global supplier quality strategy, including audits, qualification, and performance monitoring programs.
• Establish proactive risk assessment and mitigation strategies for supplier quality issues, including contingency planning and corrective action protocols.
• Drive supplier development initiatives, including training, capability assessments, and joint improvement plans, in partnership with Procurement and Sourcing teams.
• Provide executive-level reports on quality performance, compliance, continuous improvement initiatives, and key performance metrics.
• Standardize quality processes, documentation, and KPIs across all regions and supplier tiers for consistency and transparency.
• Implement and maintain a global Quality Management System (QMS) for real-time visibility into supplier performance and product quality.
• Define and track key quality metrics (e.g., PPM, OTIF, NCRs, CAPAs) and drive accountability through regular reviews and dashboards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in quality management roles within a global, consumer products environment, including leadership in quality assurance, quality control, or Total Quality Management (TQM).
• Demonstrated quality leadership experience supporting global product categories such as technical apparel, helmets, protective equipment, hydration systems, packs, softgoods, and engineered hardgoods.
• Proven success managing quality throughout the product lifecycle, from design validation and supplier qualification through mass production and post-market performance.
• Experience managing global product creation processes, ideally in both hardgoods and softgoods categories within the sports or outdoor industry.
• Expertise in implementing and leading global quality management systems (QMS), including familiarity with ISO standards and helmet certification standards (ASTM, CPSC, ECE, DOT, FIM).
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and drive performance across geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong strategic thinking capabilities to align quality initiatives with business objectives and improve operational efficiency.
• Expertise in data analysis and trend identification to inform decision-making and identify areas for improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels, including senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Global travel flexibility to support international operations and quality initiatives.

Pay

Annual salary range: $200,000.00 - $220,000.00. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Gear discounts.