Director Quality
Actylis · Ogden, UT
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 75+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level quality role at Actylis (industrial) in Ogden, UT. Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a high-performing quality organization.
- They ask for
- 75+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- DOE, Supplier quality
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $96k–$135k.
Median of the low and high ends of 463 live postings that list pay, out of 1132 quality engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Utah plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 1131 other live quality postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (75+ vs 5+)
Typical $95k–$135k, from 445 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 69%
- FMEA 40%
- ✓ Supplier quality 39%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 37%
- Six Sigma 36%
- Lean 35%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Actylis
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
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Full description from ActylisAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
The Director, Quality is responsible for leading all Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Food Safety, Compliance, and Quality Systems activities at the Actylis manufacturing facilities (Ogden & Centerville), Utah. The incumbent serves as the senior quality leader for the site and is accountable for ensuring products are manufactured, tested, released, stored, and distributed in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, food safety standards, customer expectations, and Actylis Quality Management System requirements.
This role provides strategic and operational leadership for the site's Quality Management System (QMS), Quality Control Laboratory, MasterControl platform, supplier quality activities, customer quality support, audit readiness, batch disposition, continuous improvement initiatives, and compliance programs.
The Director, Quality partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, R&D/Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial teams to drive product quality, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance while supporting business growth.
Responsibilities
- ◆Site Quality Leadership
- ◆Quality Management System (QMS)
- ◆MasterControl System Ownership
- ◆Quality Control Laboratory & External Contract Lab Oversight
- ◆Product Release & Batch Disposition
- ◆Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- ◆Customer Quality & Complaint Management
- ◆Supplier Quality
- ◆Audit & Inspection Readiness
- ◆Quality Metrics
Required Experience & Knowledge
Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific discipline. Master's degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive Quality leadership experience within food, nutritional ingredients, dietary supplements, specialty ingredients, or regulated manufacturing environments. Minimum 5 years managing Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions in a manufacturing site. Previous experience leading customer, certification, or regulatory inspections. Experience implementing and managing electronic Quality Management Systems. MasterControl experience strongly preferred.
People Leadership
Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a high-performing quality organization. Establish clear performance expectations, development plans, and accountability mechanisms for team members. Drive employee engagement, ownership, collaboration, and operational excellence. Build succession plans and leadership capability throughout the Quality organization.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Salary for this position is 120k to 135k DOE
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Director Quality
Actylis is a global solutions provider with over 75 years of experience, specializing in streamlining the management of critical ingredients and raw materials for our business partners. We offer both sourcing and manufacturing solutions tailored to meet diverse and evolving needs, ensuring a reliable, agile, and secure supply network. Our commitment to customization allows us to create flexible solutions, whether it's a unique specification, custom packaging, or tailored logistics strategies.
With deep expertise in quality and regulatory compliance, sourcing and logistics management, analytical services, and R&D support, we reduce complexities and mitigate risks, empowering our partners to focus on growing their business. In furtherance of that goal, Actylis is seeking new members of the team. This expansion, coupled with a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for challenge and growth, make Actylis the ideal place to work and thrive. We hope you'll consider joining us!