VIce President of Quality Control

Vice President of Quality Control #201632

Overview

Location: New Orleans, LA
Compensation: $200 – $220K Base Salary + Relo
Term: On-Site
Job Type: Direct Hire
Relocation Assistance: Available
Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package
Experience: 10–15 years
Industry: Manufacturing food
Keys to Job: Processing for Frozen & Cooked Products, Lean Manufacturing Principles, Six Sigma Methodologies, Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field, Project Management

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Quality Management, with a proven track record in senior leadership roles.
• Over 10 years of expertise in lean manufacturing, including deployment of lean operating systems.
• Demonstrated success in plant transformation and change management initiatives.
• Extensive experience in food manufacturing, with specific expertise in thermal processing techniques for frozen and cooked products.
• Advanced knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies, including Design of Experiments, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Analysis of Variance, process characterization and statistical software applications.
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing principles, such as Poka-Yoke, 5S, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, and Work Element Analysis.
• Strong presentation skills, business acumen, and experience in conflict resolution within a matrix organization.
• Proactive, action-oriented mindset with exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Sciences, or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree in Quality Systems, Business, or Engineering (preferred).
• Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or Project Management (highly desirable).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance strategies to ensure that all manufacturing processes and products meet stringent quality standards.
• Lead a team of managers and professionals to establish and uphold quality protocols within internal operations and with external manufacturing partners.
• Collaborate with production teams to enforce specifications for raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and finished products, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.
• Partner with Research and Development to support new product launches, establishing quality checkpoints and testing protocols for innovative products and processes.
• Identify and address procedural or process deficiencies, initiating corrective actions to enhance product reliability and performance.
• Design and deploy quality metrics and systems to minimize supplier issues, reduce internal rework, and elevate customer satisfaction.
• Oversee the Material Review Board to optimize raw material usage, streamline work-in-process, and improve First-Time Quality metrics.
• Champion factory-wide continuous improvement programs, aligning with global quality assurance objectives and strategic organizational goals.
• Monitor and enhance internal auditing processes to strengthen quality assurance within manufacturing operations.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and financial planning to support quality initiatives.
• Develop and deliver training programs focused on quality systems, problem-solving, and continuous improvement to elevate operational excellence.
• Perform additional duties as required to support organizational objectives.

Schedule and Compensation:
Engagement: Full time, on-site.
Compensation Range $200 – $220K Base Salary:
Benefits: Comprehensive Package

The Opportunity

This pivotal role will oversee the strategic development, implementation, and maintenance of quality standards across manufacturing processes and product lines, ensuring compliance with industry benchmarks and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives, transitioning from quality control to a proactive quality assurance framework, while collaborating closely with Operations, Customer Engagement, and external stakeholders.

We are seeking an accomplished leader poised for career advancement, ideally a director-level professional ready to transition into a strategic vice president role. Preference will be given to mid-career candidates with a robust track record in quality management and lean manufacturing, bringing both expertise and ambition to drive organizational excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Genesis is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. As a company we promote and are committed to equal employment opportunities for all regardless of the persons gender, race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, Veteran status, or gender identity. If you have special needs or a disability which requires our accommodation, please make us aware when applying.