Director of Quality - Bio

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

Do you want to share your passion for collaboration and dedication to customers? Are you looking for your next challenge? Join us in partnering with our customers to create the best connections in the world.

This is an amazing opportunity to contribute to a growing organization. Your role as a Director of Quality – Bio will allow you to serve staff and leaders and help provide creative solutions to drive CPC's short- and long-term goals. You'll join a creative and passionate team of individuals. This role offers plenty of opportunities to grow your skills and expand your knowledge!

We are looking for a Director of Quality – Bio to join our Quality team, based in Roseville, MN.  Reporting to the Vice President; Quality, the Director of Quality – Bio will be primarily responsible for the overall product quality of all CPC Bio Pharma products.  This role will work within the Quality department and with the other Quality functional leaders to prioritize and align Bio quality related work.  Additionally, this role will collaborate with other cross-functional leaders and groups to ensure the Bio Quality teams are meeting voice of customer requirements for current and new markets.  This role will lead the Customer Quality, Operations Quality, New Production Introduction Quality and Supplier Quality for the Bio Business unit. This role will work with the Quality System team for supporting both internal and external audits. 

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provide strategic level leadership and execution to Quality’s vision, strategy and annual operational plans for the Bio Business unit.
• Lead & manage the Customer Quality team to set and achieve goals.
• Collaborate with all leaders to align and prioritize Quality resources to support Bio business initiatives.
• Collaborates & influences cross functional leaders and groups to achieve business and quality goals.
• Develop programs, policies and initiatives to generate process improvement in meeting customer requirements.
• Develop business relationships with external organizations and service providers.
• Represent Quality on the Bio Leadership Team.
• Establish, report on, and/or improve Quality metrics.
• Establishes effective and appropriate business relationships with key customers.
• Be a Quality advocate internally and externally.
• Demonstrates CPC core values.
• Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Essential Supervisory Responsibilities:       

• Leads employees in the Quality department.
  • Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Coaches team members for career growth and performance optimization.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical/ life science field.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible positions in Quality.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of demonstrated success in managing/ leading direct reports and achieving results through others.
• A minimum of ten (10) years in the bio pharma, medical device, automotive or other highly regulated industries.
• Understanding of up to date on the practical implementation of Quality problem solving methods and approaches.
• Passion for improvement and drive for change to meet customer requirements.
• Exceptional analytical skill - ability to manage complex data including finance.
• Strong working knowledge ISO9001 and ISO13485.
• Proven ability to lead, influence and motivate both direct reports and other individual contributors and leaders.
• Excellent communication (verbal and writing) skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• MBA or technical MS/ PhD degree
• Strong statistics and/ or product reliability knowledge
• ASQ participation and certification(s)
• Six Sigma, or similar, certifications

Travel:        

• Up to 15% domestically and internationally

Physical Demands:

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, sitting is regularly required; use of hands and fingers, and talk or hear. Reaching is frequently required to with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and/or stoop.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CPC Culture
Here are CPC, we are committed to respecting and valuing people, collaborating, and having high ethical standards. We have a passion for creating the best connections in the world.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting and empowering new team members. Our team has a wide range of experience levels and tenures. We are focused on building an environment that supports knowledge-sharing and mentorship.

Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. Finding the right balance between your personal and professional life is important. We offer a Monday-Friday schedule. Our business hours are from 8am-4:30pm. We also provide paid holidays and PTO.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.