Director, Compliance Execution

Director, Compliance Execution - Manufacturing Quality

Ashley Furniture Industries

About the Role

Lead hands-on implementation and enforcement of quality and compliance standards across Ashley's manufacturing operations. Translate regulatory requirements into actionable floor-level procedures, provide real-time compliance presence in production, and ensure quality standards are executed daily—not just documented.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement manufacturing compliance programs actively followed in daily operations
• Provide real-time quality and compliance presence in production areas
• Review and approve batch documentation and authorize product lot releases
• Lead preparation for regulatory audits and manage audit responses
• Conduct site-wide compliance monitoring and internal audit programs
• Lead CAPA investigations with root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions
• Develop and deliver practical quality and compliance training to manufacturing staff
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Product Development to embed compliance into workflows
• Oversee manufacturing documentation systems, SOPs, and quality records
• Manage change control processes and maintain compliance metrics dashboards
• Lead and develop manufacturing quality and compliance team
• Drive culture where quality and compliance enable production efficiency

What You'll Bring

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Assurance, or related technical field
• 10+ years in manufacturing quality/compliance in regulated environment
• 5+ years in leadership roles with direct reports
• Deep understanding of GMP principles and quality management systems
• Expert-level root cause analysis and CAPA experience
• Strong production floor presence and credibility with manufacturing teams
• Ability to balance compliance requirements with production efficiency
• Exceptional communication across all levels—production floor to executive leadership
• Experience reviewing batch documentation and approving product releases
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management software
• 25-35% domestic and international travel

Preferred

• Master's degree in Quality Management or Engineering
• Professional certifications: CQE, CQA, Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ
• Furniture, wood products, or consumer products manufacturing experience
• Multi-site manufacturing operations experience
• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement expertise

Work Environment

• Time shared between office and manufacturing floor (primarily on-site)
• Regular presence in production areas, warehouses, and quality labs
• Exposure to manufacturing conditions (noise, temperature variations, machinery)
• May lift/carry up to 50 lbs
• Standing, walking, bending, climbing throughout facilities
• 25-35% travel to manufacturing sites

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive director-level salary ($120,000 - $160,000+)
• Performance-based incentive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development and certification support
• Relocation assistance available

Why Ashley Furniture?

• Strategic operational role for world's largest furniture manufacturer
• Hands-on leadership with real manufacturing impact
• Build and scale quality systems across multiple facilities
• Executive visibility influencing product quality enterprise-wide
• Career advancement in Quality and Operations leadership
• Collaborative continuous improvement culture

Ready to Apply?

Lead manufacturing compliance execution and ensure our operations deliver the highest quality products while maintaining full regulatory compliance.

Ashley Furniture Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer