Plant Quality Leader

At Fresh Step, we’re passionate about creating a cleaner, fresher world—not just for cats and their owners, but for our employees too. As a trusted name in pet care, we combine innovation, science, and care to make products that improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. When you join our team, you become part of a collaborative, forward-thinking culture that values creativity, compassion, and a commitment to excellence. Every role at Fresh Step contributes to delivering the freshness and odor control pet parents rely on.

About the role

This leader is responsible for overseeing the Plant Quality function and related activities in their plants. This leader ensures that their plant will successfully fulfill key QMS processes, creates a strong quality continuous improvement system, and develops a strong plant quality culture. The Plant Quality Leader reports to the Plant Manager, with dotted-line accountability to the Business Unit Quality Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage key Quality Management System (QMS) operational processes.
• Continuously analyze quality systems to maintain the health of our QMS and report issues to Senior Management.
• Act as the primary contact for third-party and regulatory inspections and audits of the corporate QMS.
• Manage internal manufacturer release, internal auditing programs, and assist with Annual Product Review and Quality Management Review.
• Drive Continuous Improvement - Proactively identifying and leading improvement projects to drive improved capability, eliminate waste, and increase performance.
• Establish credibility with the business unit management team to enhance product design and supply quality (R&D, AMS, Micro, etc).
• Develop, implement, and manage key Quality Management System (QMS) operational processes using SAP S4/HANA, Aveva MES, SAP EWM, PLM & Intelex.
• Function as the single point of contact for all plant quality issues and concerns.
• Drive a culture of quality within the plant team by leading Quality Control, Laboratory, and Compliance functions.
• Develop a diverse and high-performing organization that can drive growth while ensuring compliance.
• Provide strategic leadership and vision for quality journey milestones.
• Identify key leverage points to drive quality improvements.
• Works cross-functionally within the plant to develop an organization of diverse and high-performing enthusiastic owners that have the skills and capabilities to drive growth while ensuring compliance.
• Implement new quality systems, SOP program, environmental monitoring program, and document control.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing quality.
• Proven ability to lead plant-wide quality initiatives, drive accountability, and build a strong culture of continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
• Experienced in identifying root causes, reducing defects and variation, and implementing robust quality systems that improve process capability, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.
• Effective partner to Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer teams, translating quality requirements into actionable improvements while developing and coaching high-performing teams.
• Experience with SAP.
• BA/BS Degree or higher in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred or equivalent experience.

Workplace type

Onsite

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for unique needs.
• Robust health plans.
• Market-leading 401(k) program with a company match.
• Flexible time off benefits, including half-day summer Fridays depending on location.
• Inclusive fertility/adoption benefits.

Pay

The applicable salary range for this role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area:

• Zone A: $74,200 - $135,800
• Zone B: $68,000 - $124,500
• Zone C: $61,800 - $113,100

Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience, and location. Most new hires start in the first half of the applicable range. This role is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans.