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Randstad USA

Director of Quality

Randstad USA, Woodridge, Illinois, United States, 60517

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Director of Quality

Location: Woodridge, IL Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM; OT as needed Salary: $135,000–$175,000 base + bonus (based on experience) Role Summary

Randstad USA is hiring a Director of Quality for a growing household cleaner manufacturer in Woodridge, IL. This is a full-time, direct hire leadership role responsible for owning the site Quality Management System and driving quality performance across raw materials, production, finished goods, suppliers, and customer relationships. This role partners closely with Operations, R&D, Procurement, Regulatory, and Sales to reduce defects, improve consistency, lower cost of poor quality, and maintain audit readiness year-round. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field (preferred) 7–12+ years of Quality leadership experience in manufacturing Experience in regulated or high-volume production environments Strong background in QC testing, lab operations, batch manufacturing, packaging, CAPA, and SOPs Proven leadership and cross‑functional communication skills Preferred Background

Household cleaners, CPG, chemical manufacturing, or cosmetics Experience with liquid blending, filling lines, and labeling/packaging systems Familiarity with surfactants, solvents, fragrances, and performance testing Bilingual Spanish is a plus, not required Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $135K–$175K + bonus incentive Full benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k) Stable leadership team with long‑term growth focus High‑impact role with visibility across the organization Text “Director of Quality – Woodridge” to 847-576-4085 to apply or request more info! Responsibilities

Quality Leadership & Strategy

Own site quality strategy, KPIs, and performance Lead and develop QA/QC and lab teams Drive accountability, documentation, and continuous improvement Manufacturing Quality Controls

Oversee quality controls for mixing, filling, packaging, and warehousing Manage inspections for raw materials, in‑process, and finished goods Maintain product specs, sampling plans, and acceptance criteria Compliance & Regulatory Support

Support GMP and customer quality requirements Maintain batch records, COAs, SOPs, and retention samples Partner on SDS and labeling compliance Corrective Actions & CAPA

Lead defect and customer complaint investigations Own CAPA and root cause analysis (5‑Why, Fishbone) Reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and returns Supplier & Customer Quality

Qualify suppliers and manage supplier performance Lead supplier, customer, and third‑party audits Serve as primary Quality contact and ensure audit readiness Continuous Improvement

Partner with Operations to reduce variation and improve yield Track quality metrics and COPQ Drive standard work, training, and automation improvements Skills

Quality Assurance Quality Control Documentation of Operations Cost of Goods Sold Chemical manufacturing QC testing Lab operations Batch manufacturing CAPA SOPs Filling lines Liquid blending Surfactants Solvents Performance testing Experience

Director 7 years Education

Bachelors (required) Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

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