Director of Quality

Why Regal?
For over five decades, Regal Boats has been a beacon of excellence in the boating industry. As a family-owned and operated company since 1969, we take immense pride in our tradition of craftsmanship and quality. With a dedicated team of 800+ skilled members, we have continued to innovate and build stunning 20-50 foot boats that embody the essence of luxury and performance.

What sets Regal Boats apart is our status as a privately owned company, allowing us to stay true to our values and focus on our team members. We believe in the power of nurturing our team, fostering a culture of growth, and offering advancement opportunities. At Regal Boats, your passion for boating and dedication will be rewarded with a fulfilling and dynamic career journey.

Our Purpose: Honor God & Enrich Lives.
Our Mission: With God’s help we will develop an exceptional team dedicated to enriching lives and providing an
awesome boating experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary
Regal Boats is seeking a motivated self-starter to join our team as the Director of Quality. Directors of Quality are responsible for ensuring we exceed customer expectations for product quality, cost, and delivery, as well as optimizing production quality levels and supporting operational excellence. They work closely with internal and external stakeholders regarding technical support of their activities. They also plan, coordinate, and direct quality control programs designed to ensure continuous manufacturing of products that are consistent with established standards.

Key Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Be an effective leader whose dedication and commitment to quality improvement is contagious to the entire Regal Team.
• Use relational connections to positively influence the leadership team throughout the organization to drive quality improvements and have accountability for the quality process.
• Create and implement best practice quality vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to support and improve business performance.
• Use data to systematically improve quality by implementing process improvements that achieve tangible improvements in our CSI and other key metrics.
• Develop a strategic focus for the quality team that unites quality and manufacturing in one shared vision to build worldwide premium boats.
• Lead and develop a team of Quality Engineers and Production Inspectors while working hand in hand with manufacturing, engineering, and customer experience teams.
• Passionately use root cause analysis to eliminate defects and solve problems.
• Implement process improvements that improve the final product by ensuring we produce quality at the source.
• Problem-solve using date and hands-on experience.
• Ensure manufacturing operations are in accordance with Regal’s QMS (Quality Management System) and the further development of the QMS.
• Develop and analyze statistical data (internal defects, warranty, etc.) and product specifications to achieve improved results.
• Formulate and maintain quality control objectives and coordinate with production procedures in cooperation with production Leaders to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, to cast vision, teach principles, and provide direction to members of the Regal Team.
• Systematically use Corrective Actions to improve product quality.
• Plan, promote, and organize training activities related to product quality and reliability. Actively on the floor and involved in day-to-day manufacturing processes.
• Ensures manufacturing operations are in accordance with Regal's Safety Standards, including:
  • Ensure that workplaces are safe and employees follow proper safety procedures
  • Be proactive in preventing safety related incidents
  • Create awareness of safe behavior and teach required skills for working safely
  • Ensure employees have the proper tools and equipment, including PPE, to work safely and prevent accidents

Required Qualifications

• Relevant experience in marine industry or similar (automotives such as marine, auto, train, tactors, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to train staff
• Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimize team performance
• Thorough understanding of quality control standards and methodologies
• Lean manufacturing techniques
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Results-oriented with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines; works with a sense of urgency
• Ability to operate and influence at a strategic and tactical level
• Proficient with Google G-Suite or related software
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related industrial, scientific, or business field
• 3 to 5 years of related experience, with at least two years of leading people
• Conversational English

Preferred Qualifications
Thorough understanding of assembly, fiberglass lamination, their components, and manufacturing techniques
Appropriate quality certifications are highly desirable

Work Environment
Must be able to work in a non-climate controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature reaching over 100 degrees fahrenheit at times.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time. The employee is frequently required to climb into and out of the boats using stairs. The employee must frequently be able to lift 50 pounds, work 10 hour days with most of the time being on your feet, and work overtime, whether planned or unplanned.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

Regal Marine Industries, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Regal Marine Industries, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Regal Marine Industries, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Regal Marine Industries, Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

This job offer is contingent upon passing a mandatory pre-employment drug test and the receipt of background results that are in compliance with the current company policy.