QA Director Jobs in Pleasant Prairie, WI

A Quality Assurance (QA) Director is a high-level executive who oversees the quality control operations within a company. They are responsible for developing and implementing quality control systems, establishing standards and guidelines, and ensuring that all products and services meet the required quality benchmarks. They also direct and coordinate the quality control team to ensure that all inspections and tests are accurately done on time. Apart from this, a QA Director is also expected to manage and resolve any quality-related issues, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and standards.

Before becoming a QA Director, one may hold roles such as QA Manager, QA Engineer, or Quality Control Supervisor. A QA Director should possess excellent communication and leadership skills. They should have a keen eye for detail and a strong analytical mind. In terms of educational qualifications, a Bachelor's Degree in Quality, Business, or a relevant field is usually required. Certifications such as Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), and Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) are highly desirable. Furthermore, they should have a solid understanding of quality control procedures and relevant legal standards, and proficiency in using Quality Management Systems (QMS) and databases.

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Associate Director, Quality Assurance Site Data Leader

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 4 days ago

cases, test execution, discrepancy resolution, etc....

Quality Assurance Team Lead - 3rd Shift

  • Waukegan, IL (11 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (11 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 4 days ago

Overview At Eagle Foods we are builders. We are builders of brands, categories, and people. Eagle Foods enjoys a rich heritage with brands that have proven category leadership for more than 150...

Sr Director, Quality Assurance NAM - 744000061928727-5844

  • Lincolnshire, IL (23 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (23 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 12 days ago

Provide strategic leadership to the Quality group for sustained quality system programs with a continuous focus on improvement Lead and inspire the Quality Function by establishing Quality policies...

IT Quality Assurance Manager

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 15 days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 15 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: IT Quality Assurance Manager Corporate Headquarters 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Set the standard for quality. As Uline\'s IT Quality Assurance Manager, you\'ll...

Sr Director, Quality Assurance NAM

  • Lincolnshire, IL (23 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (23 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 17 days ago

Provide strategic leadership to the Quality group for sustained quality system programs with a continuous focus on improvement Lead and inspire the Quality Function by establishing Quality policies...

Quality Systems Manager

  • Burlington, WI (21 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 23 days ago
  • Burlington, WI (21 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 23 days ago

Quality Systems Manager 1 st Shift Packaging Corporation of America 1600 South Pine Street Burlington, WI 53105 Pay rate-based skills and experience....

Senior Director, Quality Assurance - Site Quality Leader

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 30+ days ago

Ensures the development, adequacy, and effectiveness of the sites quality management system....

Director, Product Quality

  • North Chicago, IL (14 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (14 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

Scope of responsibility can also include business processes supporting new product introduction, product monitoring, or post-market quality systems....

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Libertyville, IL (17 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Libertyville, IL (17 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 45+ days ago

Qualifications Understanding of quality systems, ISO, BRC, SQF and Continuous Improvement tools/methodologies; Six Sigma, Lean, TPM, FMEA and SPC....

Associate Director, Product Quality

  • North Chicago, IL (14 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (14 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 60+ days ago

Responsible for the strategic leadership of one or more division level quality systems to include SOP Development, Maintenance and Training....

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Salary for QA Director Jobs in Pleasant Prairie, WI

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Highest Education Level

QA Directors in Pleasant Prairie, WI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.5%
Master's Degree
27.5%
High School or GED
9.5%
Associate's Degree
9.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.9%
Some College
1.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by QA Directors in Pleasant Prairie, WI
4-6 years
48.4%
2-4 years
26.5%
8-10 years
13.2%
6-8 years
10.8%
1-2 years
1.1%



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