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Site Leader, Quality Operations
ZOLL Medical CorporationUnited StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Dec 2025
💰 $160,000/yr($130,000/yr – $160,000/yr)
About the role
Acute Care TechnologyJOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the overall leadership and execution of the quality assurance and quality control strategy, programs and policies for a ZOLL manufacturing site. Oversee multiple shifts for Quality support to meet the daily, weekly, and monthly requirements for Production Schedule and customer attainment.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions
• Implement, improve and maintain an effective QMS that complies with relevant regulations and industry standards, such as ISO 13485 and FDA requirements.
• Collaborate with other ACT quality site leads to ensure the integrated QMS is functioning as intended at the site level and across sites.
• Lead efforts to continuously improve quality system processes and procedures to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and increase customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for leading facility internal and external audits to a successful outcome.
• Prepares and attends Quarterly Management Review and QA staff meetings.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the quality assurance team, including hiring, training, performance management, and professional development.
• Promote a culture of quality throughout the organization by providing training, guidance, and support to all employees, and by fostering a proactive and accountable approach to quality and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure that new products and changes to existing products are implemented in accordance with the organization's Quality Management System.
• Work with Quality Engineering resources to complete investigations into product non-conformances and customer complaints, implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), and track their effectiveness.
• Provide guidance on validation activities, including approach, sampling plans, and deviation resolution. Delegation of protocol and report approvals.
• Support the risk management program and practices to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with product quality.
• Develop and implement robust quality control processes to monitor and evaluate product quality, ensuring adherence to specifications and standards.
• Develops and prepares weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reporting on Quality KPls, support and improvement activities
• Stay up-to-date with relevant regulations and standards in the medical device industry, and ensure the site's compliance with all applicable regulations, including FDA, EU MDR, and other global regulatory requirements.
• Establishes annual improvement/Quality Objectives for the site in coordination with other site leads.
• Conduct annual and ongoing performance reviews with recommendations for compensation changes, promotions, and disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Set a professional example in alignment with ZOLL’s Leadership Qualities.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Any other job responsibilities as assigned by management and subject to modification.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any similar combination of Education & Experience is acceptable.
Education
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, life sciences, or equivalent required
Work Experience
• 1-3 years of leadership experience required and
• 7-9 years QMS experience in a regulated environment required
• Experience with implementing and/or maintaining quality systems in accordance with FDA regulations and international standards. required
• Medical Device experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Working knowledge of relevant regulatory standards and requirements, such as FDA Quality System Regulation (QSR), ISO 13485, ISO 14971 and other applicable global regulations.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, statistical process control, risk management, and validation processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, senior management, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in coordinating and hosting internal and external audits and interacting with regulatory authorities and notified bodies during inspections.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office suiteAt ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.
The Acute Care Technology division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops and de
This position is responsible for the overall leadership and execution of the quality assurance and quality control strategy, programs and policies for a ZOLL manufacturing site. Oversee multiple shifts for Quality support to meet the daily, weekly, and monthly requirements for Production Schedule and customer attainment.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions
• Implement, improve and maintain an effective QMS that complies with relevant regulations and industry standards, such as ISO 13485 and FDA requirements.
• Collaborate with other ACT quality site leads to ensure the integrated QMS is functioning as intended at the site level and across sites.
• Lead efforts to continuously improve quality system processes and procedures to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and increase customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for leading facility internal and external audits to a successful outcome.
• Prepares and attends Quarterly Management Review and QA staff meetings.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the quality assurance team, including hiring, training, performance management, and professional development.
• Promote a culture of quality throughout the organization by providing training, guidance, and support to all employees, and by fostering a proactive and accountable approach to quality and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure that new products and changes to existing products are implemented in accordance with the organization's Quality Management System.
• Work with Quality Engineering resources to complete investigations into product non-conformances and customer complaints, implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), and track their effectiveness.
• Provide guidance on validation activities, including approach, sampling plans, and deviation resolution. Delegation of protocol and report approvals.
• Support the risk management program and practices to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with product quality.
• Develop and implement robust quality control processes to monitor and evaluate product quality, ensuring adherence to specifications and standards.
• Develops and prepares weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reporting on Quality KPls, support and improvement activities
• Stay up-to-date with relevant regulations and standards in the medical device industry, and ensure the site's compliance with all applicable regulations, including FDA, EU MDR, and other global regulatory requirements.
• Establishes annual improvement/Quality Objectives for the site in coordination with other site leads.
• Conduct annual and ongoing performance reviews with recommendations for compensation changes, promotions, and disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Set a professional example in alignment with ZOLL’s Leadership Qualities.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Any other job responsibilities as assigned by management and subject to modification.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any similar combination of Education & Experience is acceptable.
Education
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, life sciences, or equivalent required
Work Experience
• 1-3 years of leadership experience required and
• 7-9 years QMS experience in a regulated environment required
• Experience with implementing and/or maintaining quality systems in accordance with FDA regulations and international standards. required
• Medical Device experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Working knowledge of relevant regulatory standards and requirements, such as FDA Quality System Regulation (QSR), ISO 13485, ISO 14971 and other applicable global regulations.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, statistical process control, risk management, and validation processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, senior management, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in coordinating and hosting internal and external audits and interacting with regulatory authorities and notified bodies during inspections.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office suiteAt ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.
The Acute Care Technology division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops and de
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