Lakeshore Learning Materials
Vice President of Global Quality (Hybrid)
Lakeshore Learning Materials, Carson, California, us, 90749
Vice President of Global Quality (Hybrid)
Full-timeAt Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.In a time of unprecedented expansion, we are seeking a Vice President, Global Quality to join our team.
In this role, you will set and lead deployment of the vision and operating plans for Lakeshore’s Global Quality teams. The position requires achieving key business objectives by determining initiatives, investment and talent necessary for delivering on our Global Quality strategy. Applicants should have significant, proven experience leading quality teams on a global scale. The ideal candidate also possesses exceptional interpersonal communication skills with a talent for multicultural collaboration to effectively partner with global teams and people at all levels.A day on the job looks like this:Leads Global Quality teams to develop new and innovative methods, including addressing highly complex situations with leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure products meet all expectationsExpectations include: safety, regulatory needs, customer satisfaction, brand standards, compliance, inspection, reliability, and engineering specifications and tolerancesLeads teams to direct the development and implementation of a global, end-to-end quality management program, including building an in-house testing lab at our Asia officesLeads the Qarma implementation in Asia, supporting all technology efforts for implementing PLM/QMSLeads teams to direct the development and implementation of a supplier-quality program from new-vendor qualification through productionLeads teams to use key performance indicators to drive improvement, initiating the collection and reporting of core quality-critical metricsInfluences the diversification of vendors and raw materials to uphold Lakeshore’s industry standardsMonitors changes to regulatory requirements and incorporates relevant changes into internal policies and procedures, ensuring Global Quality leaders implement with clear and consistent documentationAssesses and reviews concerns regarding quality of both existing and developing products, offering guidance on the most effective course of action for resolutionApplies in-depth knowledge of how Global Quality integrates within Global Sourcing, Supply Chain and RD&DDevelops the Global Quality leadership teams to maximize personal, professional and organizational growthGot the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) or equivalent in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field from four-year college; master’s degree a plus15+ years of significant, proven experience leading quality teams on a global scale10+ years of experience in managing teams, including managing leadersExperience ensuring product quality complies with regulatory requirements (CPSC and CPSIA)Quality experience with Lakeshore’s core product categories including: furniture, plastics and soft-sewn printExperience with a range of testing equipment, testing methods and third-party labsExpertise in both industry-standard and proprietary testing to ensure safety, reliability and performanceStrong analytical skills and the ability to see the big picture to identify solutions, make sound judgments and act effectively to achieve key business outcomesAbility to lead others to manage multiple projects simultaneously with superior attention to detailRequired: Valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a U.S. passport for international travelAnd here’s our end of the bargain!Salary: $250,000-300,000 with an annual bonus of up to 20%Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bondingExcellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the restOn-site preschool for our employees’ childrenOn-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needsCasual dress…and we really mean itAt Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.To learn more about Lakeshore, visit
www.lakeshorelearning.com/careersEqual Employment Opportunity PolicyPeople are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.
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Full-timeAt Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.In a time of unprecedented expansion, we are seeking a Vice President, Global Quality to join our team.
In this role, you will set and lead deployment of the vision and operating plans for Lakeshore’s Global Quality teams. The position requires achieving key business objectives by determining initiatives, investment and talent necessary for delivering on our Global Quality strategy. Applicants should have significant, proven experience leading quality teams on a global scale. The ideal candidate also possesses exceptional interpersonal communication skills with a talent for multicultural collaboration to effectively partner with global teams and people at all levels.A day on the job looks like this:Leads Global Quality teams to develop new and innovative methods, including addressing highly complex situations with leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure products meet all expectationsExpectations include: safety, regulatory needs, customer satisfaction, brand standards, compliance, inspection, reliability, and engineering specifications and tolerancesLeads teams to direct the development and implementation of a global, end-to-end quality management program, including building an in-house testing lab at our Asia officesLeads the Qarma implementation in Asia, supporting all technology efforts for implementing PLM/QMSLeads teams to direct the development and implementation of a supplier-quality program from new-vendor qualification through productionLeads teams to use key performance indicators to drive improvement, initiating the collection and reporting of core quality-critical metricsInfluences the diversification of vendors and raw materials to uphold Lakeshore’s industry standardsMonitors changes to regulatory requirements and incorporates relevant changes into internal policies and procedures, ensuring Global Quality leaders implement with clear and consistent documentationAssesses and reviews concerns regarding quality of both existing and developing products, offering guidance on the most effective course of action for resolutionApplies in-depth knowledge of how Global Quality integrates within Global Sourcing, Supply Chain and RD&DDevelops the Global Quality leadership teams to maximize personal, professional and organizational growthGot the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) or equivalent in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field from four-year college; master’s degree a plus15+ years of significant, proven experience leading quality teams on a global scale10+ years of experience in managing teams, including managing leadersExperience ensuring product quality complies with regulatory requirements (CPSC and CPSIA)Quality experience with Lakeshore’s core product categories including: furniture, plastics and soft-sewn printExperience with a range of testing equipment, testing methods and third-party labsExpertise in both industry-standard and proprietary testing to ensure safety, reliability and performanceStrong analytical skills and the ability to see the big picture to identify solutions, make sound judgments and act effectively to achieve key business outcomesAbility to lead others to manage multiple projects simultaneously with superior attention to detailRequired: Valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a U.S. passport for international travelAnd here’s our end of the bargain!Salary: $250,000-300,000 with an annual bonus of up to 20%Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bondingExcellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the restOn-site preschool for our employees’ childrenOn-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needsCasual dress…and we really mean itAt Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.To learn more about Lakeshore, visit
www.lakeshorelearning.com/careersEqual Employment Opportunity PolicyPeople are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.
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