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Job Description
The Director, Supplier Quality – Operations & Compliance reports to the AVP, Supplier Quality and is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the Supplier Quality Assurance program across Agilent businesses and sites. This role is focused on improving product quality, process quality, supplier performance, and delivery throughout the supply base.
The Director will have direct responsibility for supplier quality processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), tools, dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
A key priority for this role is developing and implementing a Supplier Quality Operations strategy that centralizes and standardizes processes while ensuring consistent compliance of all processes used in the Supplier Quality organization, including Agilent sites, SQ business leads, SQ category leads, and suppliers.
The successful candidate will be a proactive, self-directed leader who can build strong partnerships across Agilent and the external supply base while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Own, improve, and standardize supplier quality processes, including supplier Audits, Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), Supplier Change Management, Supplier Review Boards (SRBs), and Approved Supplier List (ASL) processes.
- Partner closely with Procurement, business and site leadership, Category teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure effective and consistent execution of supplier quality processes.
- Develop, improve, and continuously monitor a standardized KPI and metrics program, including executive-level dashboards that provide meaningful, actionable visibility into supplier performance and overall supply chain health.
- Present and support Supplier Quality metrics and performance discussions during Quality Management Review (QMR) and Supplier Review Board (SRB) meetings.
- Manage the quality aspects of the Approved Supplier List in partnership with Procurement.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the Supplier Quality function, establish project ownership, monitor progress, and ensure measurable results at project completion.
- Develop and manage the Supplier Quality outsourcing strategy, including evaluating outsourcing opportunities for audits, root cause analysis (RCA), and other Supplier Quality activities.
- Strengthen the culture of quality and compliance by identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities across Supplier Quality processes.
- Partner with Procurement to establish a consistent "One-Voice Agilent" approach when communicating with the supply base.
- Evaluate and implement a supplier portal in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Engage key supplier management teams through structured business reviews to monitor performance metrics, identify trends, address risks, and implement programs that deliver measurable performance improvements.
- Lead, manage, coach, and develop a high-performing and diverse team of Supplier Quality professionals.
- Own and manage the budget for the Supplier Quality Operations function.
- Strengthen supplier and organizational quality culture through coaching, technical engagement, and collaborative problem-solving.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related discipline preferred.
Experience
- 5+ years of direct or related experience in Supplier Quality.
- 3+ years of experience leading and managing teams.
- Experience owning or managing a Quality Management System (QMS), particularly Supplier Quality processes associated with ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485.
- Significant experience with sourcing, supplier management, and quality execution within highly regulated or demanding industries such as medical devices, automotive, aerospace and defense, or similarly complex markets.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively within a matrixed organization.
Essential Skills & Competencies
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across organizational levels, functions, cultures, and external organizations.
- Proactive, self-directed leadership style with the ability to identify challenges, develop solutions, and drive implementation.
- Strong commitment to quality, compliance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective systems and establish trust with suppliers, internal customers, and regulatory stakeholders.
- Proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop team members while fostering collaboration and teamwork.
- Ability to navigate and de-escalate challenging or high-pressure situations calmly and effectively.
- Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder-management capabilities.
- Ability to translate supplier and quality data into actionable insights for senior leadership.
- Ability to travel occasionally.
Additional Details
Travel Required:
25% of the TimeShift:
DayDuration:
No End DateJob Function:
Quality/RegulatoryJob Description
The Director, Supplier Quality – Operations & Compliance reports to the AVP, Supplier Quality and is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the Supplier Quality Assurance program across Agilent businesses and sites. This role is focused on improving product quality, process quality, supplier performance, and delivery throughout the supply base.
The Director will have direct responsibility for supplier quality processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), tools, dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
A key priority for this role is developing and implementing a Supplier Quality Operations strategy that centralizes and standardizes processes while ensuring consistent compliance of all processes used in the Supplier Quality organization, including Agilent sites, SQ business leads, SQ category leads, and suppliers.
The successful candidate will be a proactive, self-directed leader who can build strong partnerships across Agilent and the external supply base while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Own, improve, and standardize supplier quality processes, including supplier Audits, Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), Supplier Change Management, Supplier Review Boards (SRBs), and Approved Supplier List (ASL) processes.
- Partner closely with Procurement, business and site leadership, Category teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure effective and consistent execution of supplier quality processes.
- Develop, improve, and continuously monitor a standardized KPI and metrics program, including executive-level dashboards that provide meaningful, actionable visibility into supplier performance and overall supply chain health.
- Present and support Supplier Quality metrics and performance discussions during Quality Management Review (QMR) and Supplier Review Board (SRB) meetings.
- Manage the quality aspects of the Approved Supplier List in partnership with Procurement.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the Supplier Quality function, establish project ownership, monitor progress, and ensure measurable results at project completion.
- Develop and manage the Supplier Quality outsourcing strategy, including evaluating outsourcing opportunities for audits, root cause analysis (RCA), and other Supplier Quality activities.
- Strengthen the culture of quality and compliance by identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities across Supplier Quality processes.
- Partner with Procurement to establish a consistent "One-Voice Agilent" approach when communicating with the supply base.
- Evaluate and implement a supplier portal in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Engage key supplier management teams through structured business reviews to monitor performance metrics, identify trends, address risks, and implement programs that deliver measurable performance improvements.
- Lead, manage, coach, and develop a high-performing and diverse team of Supplier Quality professionals.
- Own and manage the budget for the Supplier Quality Operations function.
- Strengthen supplier and organizational quality culture through coaching, technical engagement, and collaborative problem-solving.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related discipline preferred.
Experience
- 5+ years of direct or related experience in Supplier Quality.
- 3+ years of experience leading and managing teams.
- Experience owning or managing a Quality Management System (QMS), particularly Supplier Quality processes associated with ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485.
- Significant experience with sourcing, supplier management, and quality execution within highly regulated or demanding industries such as medical devices, automotive, aerospace and defense, or similarly complex markets.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively within a matrixed organization.
Essential Skills & Competencies
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across organizational levels, functions, cultures, and external organizations.
- Proactive, self-directed leadership style with the ability to identify challenges, develop solutions, and drive implementation.
- Strong commitment to quality, compliance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective systems and establish trust with suppliers, internal customers, and regulatory stakeholders.
- Proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop team members while fostering collaboration and teamwork.
- Ability to navigate and de-escalate challenging or high-pressure situations calmly and effectively.
- Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder-management capabilities.
- Ability to translate supplier and quality data into actionable insights for senior leadership.
- Ability to travel occasionally.
Additional Details
Travel Required:
25% of the TimeShift:
DayDuration:
No End DateJob Function:
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Manufacturing
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of quality operations jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical field
- Demonstrated experience leading quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or ISO 13485
- Proficiency with CAPA processes, root cause analysis, and nonconformance management
- Hands-on experience with FDA regulatory requirements including 21 CFR Part 820 or cGMP
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification or equivalent continuous improvement training
- Experience managing cross-functional teams across quality assurance, control, and supplier quality
Tips for Your Director of Quality Operations Job Search
Align your resume to quality frameworks
Hiring managers for director of quality operations roles scan for specific frameworks like ISO 9001, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, or Six Sigma. Name the exact systems you've implemented and the scope of each deployment, not just your familiarity with them.
Quantify audit and compliance outcomes
Generic claims about leading quality teams won't stand out. Replace them with concrete outcomes: reduction in nonconformance rates, successful FDA inspections passed, or CAPA closure rates. Directors who show measurable compliance wins move further in screening.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of quality operations openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by industry regulation type
Quality operations leadership in pharma runs on FDA and ICH guidelines, while medical devices add ISO 13485. Filter your search by industry first, then confirm the posting references the regulatory body your experience aligns with before applying.
Prepare a cross-functional leadership story
Interviewers for director-level quality roles consistently probe how you've aligned engineering, operations, and supply chain on quality goals. Prepare two or three specific examples where you drove cross-functional compliance decisions, not just within your own team.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Director of quality operations titles vary widely in authority. Before accepting, confirm whether the role owns quality assurance and control, regulatory affairs, or supplier quality. Scope mismatches are a leading reason directors leave within the first year.
Director of Quality Operations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of quality operationss?
WelbeHealth, Baptist Health South Florida, and AMD are hiring the most director of quality operationss right now, with openings concentrated in California, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing and medical device companies account for a large share of active postings.
How many director of quality operations jobs are remote?
About 80% of director of quality operations openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common in regulated manufacturing and pharmaceutical environments. Quality systems oversight and regulatory documentation work tend to have the highest remote flexibility within the role.
How do you become a director of quality operations?
Most directors of quality operations start in quality engineering, quality assurance, or manufacturing roles, then move into quality management positions where they lead audits, oversee CAPA systems, and manage compliance programs. Building expertise in a regulated industry such as pharma, medical devices, or aerospace, earning a certification like Six Sigma Black Belt, and demonstrating cross-functional leadership are the clearest paths to director-level responsibilities.
Can you get hired as a director of quality operations without direct director experience?
Yes, candidates who have managed quality teams at the manager or senior manager level and owned regulatory outcomes like FDA inspections or ISO recertifications are regularly considered for director roles. Demonstrating that you've made organization-wide quality decisions, not just supervised daily operations, closes most of the experience gap employers cite for first-time director candidates.
What does the director of quality operations interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on regulatory background and industry fit, followed by a hiring manager interview that probes quality system experience and leadership style. Final rounds often include a panel with operations, regulatory affairs, and sometimes supply chain leaders. Some employers add a case study or presentation on a past quality improvement initiative before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to director of quality operations jobs?
You can find and apply to director of quality operations jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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