Regional Quality Manager

Description

The Gund Company
Location: St. Louis, MO | Cedar Lake, IN | Fort Worth, TX Area

Are you a strategic quality leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, developing teams, and driving operational excellence? Do you want the opportunity to influence quality performance across multiple manufacturing facilities while helping shape the future of a growing organization?

If so, we invite you to join The Gund Company as our next Regional Quality Manager.

At The Gund Company, we engineer material solutions and electrical insulation products that support critical industries around the world. Our success is built on a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

Our philosophy is simple: Take Care of Each Other. Take Care of the Customer. Take Care of the Business.

The Regional Quality Manager (RQM) is responsible for maintaining and advancing our Business Management System across multiple manufacturing facilities. This leader partners closely with site leadership and Quality Teams to strengthen quality systems, improve operational performance, ensure customer satisfaction, and drive continuous improvement.

This position may be based in St. Louis, MO; Cedar Lake, IN; or the Fort Worth, TX area and requires approximately 50% travel to support assigned facilities.

• Lead Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Partner with plant leadership to strengthen quality systems and drive operational excellence.
• Improve key quality metrics while enhancing customer satisfaction and business performance.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive action initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, customer requirements, and internal quality procedures.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Quality Team Members across the region.
• Identify and implement process improvements that deliver measurable results.
• Collaborate with corporate and operational leaders to drive sustainable quality improvements.

As a people leader, you will:

• Recruit, hire, and develop high-performing team members.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching.
• Set priorities, allocate resources, and guide quality initiatives.
• Foster accountability, engagement, and continuous learning.
• Address employee concerns and support professional growth.
• Build a culture focused on quality, teamwork, and customer success.

• Expertise in Quality Systems Management, including ISO, AS, DFARS, NADCAP, and related standards.
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading, GD&T, SPC, industrial metrology, inspection methodologies, and customer quality requirements.
• Experience leading 8D problem solving, root cause analysis, and corrective action programs.
• Proven success driving continuous improvement and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence change and drive results across multiple facilities.
• Excellent organizational and project management capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

• 10+ years of experience developing, implementing, and improving quality systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and quality programs.
• Experience in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments preferred.
• Proven capability coaching teams through problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused mindset.

At The Gund Company, we believe our people drive our success. That's why we invest in employee growth, well-being, and shared success.

• Competitive compensation
• Profit Sharing Program – Share in the success of the business you help build
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability coverage
•  401(k) with a 50% company match on up to 6% of employee contributions
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to support your growth
• Safe, healthy, and team-oriented work environment
• Leadership visibility and the opportunity to impact multiple facilities
• Meaningful work supporting customers and industries around the world

When you join The Gund Company, you're joining a team that values innovation, collaboration, accountability, and growth. We empower employees to make an impact while providing opportunities to develop their careers and share in the company's success.

If you're ready to lead quality initiatives, develop great teams, and drive meaningful business results, we'd love to hear from you.