Sr. Director of Quality

Sr. Director of Quality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tMgKm_71qs (by clicking this link you are being referred to an external site that is not part of Panasonic) Meet the Recruiter: Jenny Willhoit Summary: Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation. Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Job Summary: The Senior Director of Quality is responsible for establishing the strategic vision, governance framework, and long-term direction of the Quality organization. Reporting to executive leadership, this role provides oversight of Quality Operations, Supplier Quality, Product and Customer Quality, and Quality Management Systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements. The Senior Director develops and executes an integrated quality strategy that drives operational excellence, product reliability, customer satisfaction, compliance, and business growth while serving as a key advisor to executive leadership, translating enterprise strategy into multi-functional objectives and leading organizational performance, risk management, continuous improvement, and the overall effectiveness of the Quality Management System. Essential Duties: Functional Leadership & Operations: Provide strategic leadership and executive oversight for all site quality functions, including Quality Operations, Supplier Quality, Product and Customer Quality, and Quality Management Systems Establish the vision, organizational strategy, governance structure, and operating framework for the Quality function in alignment with enterprise objectives and business priorities Own overall site quality performance, including customer quality, supplier quality, product reliability, compliance, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) Direct quality resources, investments, and strategic initiatives to support business growth and operational excellence Provide executive visibility and direction regarding quality performance, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities Strategic Alignment & Continuous Improvement: Develop and execute the site quality strategy and multi-year roadmap to support organizational growth, operational excellence, and customer success Translate enterprise strategy into integrated quality objectives across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and customer-facing functions Lead transformational quality initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, advanced analytics, digital quality systems, and structured problem-solving methodologies Anticipate and proactively address emerging quality, customer, regulatory, and business risks that may impact organizational performance Provide strategic quality leadership for major business initiatives, including manufacturing expansions, product launches, and technology deployments Team Development & Knowledge Sharing: Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Quality organization capable of supporting current operations and future business growth Lead, coach, and develop Directors, Managers, and other senior leaders through workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness strategies Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary quality advisor to executive leadership, influencing business strategy, operational priorities, and organizational decision-making Partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure quality objectives are integrated into business plans and operational strategies Lead executive-level reviews of quality performance, organizational risks, compliance activities, and strategic initiatives Represent the organization in customer engagements, regulatory interactions, audits, and critical quality escalations Develop and maintain strategic relationships with customers, suppliers, corporate stakeholders, and industry partners Quality, Safety, Compliance, & Risk Management: Own the effectiveness, governance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with applicable customer, regulatory, and industry

Establish site-wide quality governance and risk management strategies that address product quality, supplier quality, customer quality, and compliance risks Ensure readiness for customer, regulatory, certification, and internal audits while maintaining robust corrective and preventive action processes Lead organizational response and mitigation strategies for significant quality, compliance, customer, and supplier issues Promote a culture of quality, safety, integrity, compliance, and environmental responsibility across the organization Supervisory

Lead multiple quality functions through subordinate Directors and Managers responsible for operational execution and performance Oversee organizational capability, workforce planning, talent development,