Quality Assurance Director Jobs in South Dakota

A Quality Assurance Director in the quality control industry is primarily responsible for managing and implementing the systems needed to ensure the quality of products or services. They oversee the planning, development and implementation of inspection systems and procedures to ensure that quality standards are met across the organization. In addition, they work closely with other departments such as production and purchasing to formulate quality control policies. They are also tasked with monitoring performance by gathering relevant data, producing statistical reports and making necessary adjustments in processes or systems.

Important skills for a Quality Assurance Director include good leadership and communication skills, ability to analyze data and make decisions, knowledge of quality assurance terminology, tools, and methodologies, and familiarity with industry regulations. Certifications such as Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) can enhance their credibility. Prior roles that can lead up to becoming a Quality Assurance Director include Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Control Supervisor, and Quality Assurance Specialist.

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Quality Assurance Coordinator

  • Pierre, SD
  • 8 days ago
  • Pierre, SD
  • 8 days ago

Quality Assurance Coordinator Posting Details Posting Details Logo InstitutionThe University of South Dakota Working TitleQuality Assurance Coordinator Posting NumberCSA02430P DepartmentUSD-Ctr...

Director of Quality Management

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 9 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 9 days ago

Overview Critical Illness Recovery Hospital Director of Quality Management At Select Specialty/Regency Hospitals, a division of Select Medical, we care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU...

QA Manager

  • Fort Pierre, SD
  • 13 days ago
  • Fort Pierre, SD
  • 13 days ago

Food Safety and Quality Assurance professional wanted! We are currently partnering with a large animal protein producer (egg producer if you would like to be more specific but it may give it away)...

QA Manager

  • North Sioux City, SD
  • 13 days ago
  • North Sioux City, SD
  • 13 days ago

Food Safety and Quality Assurance professional wanted! We are currently partnering with a large animal protein producer (egg producer if you would like to be more specific but it may give it away)...

QA Manager

  • Mitchell, SD
  • 14 days ago
  • Mitchell, SD
  • 14 days ago

Food Safety and Quality Assurance professional wanted! We are currently partnering with a large animal protein producer (egg producer if you would like to be more specific but it may give it away)...

QA Manager

  • Mitchell, SD
  • 14 days ago
  • Mitchell, SD
  • 14 days ago

Food Safety and Quality Assurance professional wanted! We are currently partnering with a large animal protein producer (egg producer if you would like to be more specific but it may give it away)...

QA Manager

  • Yankton, SD
  • 15 days ago
  • Yankton, SD
  • 15 days ago

Food Safety and Quality Assurance professional wanted! We are currently partnering with a large animal protein producer (egg producer if you would like to be more specific but it may give it away)...

QA Manager

  • Flandreau, SD
  • 15 days ago
  • Flandreau, SD
  • 15 days ago

Food Safety and Quality Assurance professional wanted! We are currently partnering with a large animal protein producer (egg producer if you would like to be more specific but it may give it away)...

QA Manager

  • Tea, SD
  • 15 days ago
  • Tea, SD
  • 15 days ago

Food Safety and Quality Assurance professional wanted! We are currently partnering with a large animal protein producer (egg producer if you would like to be more specific but it may give it away)...

QA Manager

  • Dell Rapids, SD
  • 15 days ago
  • Dell Rapids, SD
  • 15 days ago

Food Safety and Quality Assurance professional wanted! We are currently partnering with a large animal protein producer (egg producer if you would like to be more specific but it may give it away)...

QA Manager

  • Vermillion, SD
  • 16 days ago
  • Vermillion, SD
  • 16 days ago

Food Safety and Quality Assurance professional wanted! We are currently partnering with a large animal protein producer (egg producer if you would like to be more specific but it may give it away)...

QA Manager

  • Watertown, SD
  • 16 days ago
  • Watertown, SD
  • 16 days ago

Food Safety and Quality Assurance professional wanted! We are currently partnering with a large animal protein producer (egg producer if you would like to be more specific but it may give it away)...

QA Manager

  • Brandon, SD
  • 16 days ago
  • Brandon, SD
  • 16 days ago

Food Safety and Quality Assurance professional wanted! We are currently partnering with a large animal protein producer (egg producer if you would like to be more specific but it may give it away)...

QA Manager

  • Huron, SD
  • 16 days ago
  • Huron, SD
  • 16 days ago

Food Safety and Quality Assurance professional wanted! We are currently partnering with a large animal protein producer (egg producer if you would like to be more specific but it may give it away)...

QA Manager

  • Huron, SD
  • 16 days ago
  • Huron, SD
  • 16 days ago

Food Safety and Quality Assurance professional wanted! We are currently partnering with a large animal protein producer (egg producer if you would like to be more specific but it may give it away)...

Demographic Data for South Dakota

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Salary for Quality Assurance Director Jobs in South Dakota

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Highest Education Level

Quality Assurance Directors in South Dakota offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.6%
Master's Degree
27.5%
High School or GED
9.4%
Associate's Degree
9.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.9%
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 Quality Assurance Directors in South Dakota
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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