QA Director Jobs in Buffalo Grove, IL

A Quality Assurance (QA) Director is a high-level executive who oversees the quality control operations within a company. They are responsible for developing and implementing quality control systems, establishing standards and guidelines, and ensuring that all products and services meet the required quality benchmarks. They also direct and coordinate the quality control team to ensure that all inspections and tests are accurately done on time. Apart from this, a QA Director is also expected to manage and resolve any quality-related issues, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and standards.

Before becoming a QA Director, one may hold roles such as QA Manager, QA Engineer, or Quality Control Supervisor. A QA Director should possess excellent communication and leadership skills. They should have a keen eye for detail and a strong analytical mind. In terms of educational qualifications, a Bachelor's Degree in Quality, Business, or a relevant field is usually required. Certifications such as Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), and Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) are highly desirable. Furthermore, they should have a solid understanding of quality control procedures and relevant legal standards, and proficiency in using Quality Management Systems (QMS) and databases.

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Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager - Aurora Stock Yards

  • West Chicago, IL (22 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • West Chicago, IL (22 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 14 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Manage the internal quality audit function for the site and ensure effectiveness of the corrective and preventative action process within the framework of the plant's Quality Management...

Director, QA Data Integrity

  • Mount Prospect, IL (7 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (7 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office **Job Description** The QA Director, Global Data Integrity...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Libertyville, IL (7 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Libertyville, IL (7 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

Responsibilities Maintain quality program and drive process improvements to ensure quality systems meet customer specifications and company requirements....

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago

management SOPs policies, and in-process product quality evaluations and related systems (HACCP, SSOP, GMP, etc.) to ensure product quality that meets customer expectations Responsible for expense...

Food Safety & Quality Assurance Director

  • Schaumburg, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Supplier Quality Management Responsible for supplier approval program management in collaboration with the procurement team....

Sr. QA Manager : BFS Domain(Onsite)

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Sr. QA Manager : BFS Domain (Onsite) Cognizant Technology Solutions is seeking a "Sr. QA Manager : BFS Domain (Onsite)"to join our team of IT professionals in a permanent role. If you meet our...

Manager Quality Assurance

  • Abbott Park, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Abbott Park, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 2 days ago

The candidate must possess a working knowledge of Quality System requirements, design controls and risk management, as well as an understanding of the US IVD regulatory submissions process and required...

Configuration Management AND Quality Assurance Lead

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 2 days ago

qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related field/equivalent experience - Hold one of the following quality assurance certifications: CQE, CSQA, ISTQB...

Quality Assurance Lead

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Cigniti, a proud member of the Coforge family, is the world's leading AI-driven digital assurance and quality engineering company. With cutting-edge innovation at its core, Cigniti has been at the...

Food Safety & Quality Systems Manager

  • Northlake, IL (17 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Northlake, IL (17 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 9 days ago

CDL A TRUCK DRIVER Job Location: Northlake Company description Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero...

Quality Assurance Lead (2nd Shift)

  • Wheeling, IL (3 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Wheeling, IL (3 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Quality Assurance Lead Job Classification: Hourly Reports to: Quality Assurance Supervisor This position provides leadership for basic laboratory functions and QA inspection on the production...

Associate Director, Product Quality

  • North Chicago, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Responsible for the strategic leadership of one or more division level quality systems to include SOP Development, Maintenance and Training....

Manager- QA (Niles)

  • Niles, IL (12 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Niles, IL (12 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Development, enhancement, implementation, and drafting of all food safety and quality system policies and procedures. Develops, executes, and reports on KPIs. Oversight of quality personnel....

Quality Assurance Coordinator

  • Lake Zurich, IL (5 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL (5 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Torque Pins, Aerospace kit packages) Act as customer Self Release Designate (If assigned/trained) Assist the QA Manager. in the implementation and generation of processes pertaining to the Quality Management...

Senior QA Manager, Software Engineering

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 16 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 16 days ago

At CVS Health, were building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nations leading...

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Salary for QA Director Jobs in Buffalo Grove, IL

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Highest Education Level

QA Directors in Buffalo Grove, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.5%
Master's Degree
27.4%
High School or GED
9.5%
Associate's Degree
9.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.0%
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 QA Directors in Buffalo Grove, IL
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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