Ashley Furniture Industries

Director, Compliance Execution

Ashley Furniture Industries • $120K — $160K *
Advance, NC 27006In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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
  • Exceptional communication across all levels-production floor to executive leadership

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement manufacturing compliance programs
  • 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
  • Develop and deliver practical quality and compliance training to manufacturing staff
  • Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Product Development to embed compliance into workflows

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Professional development and certification support
  • Relocation assistance available
Full Job Description
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


Ready to Apply?

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

About Ashley Furniture Industries

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. is a furniture manufacturing company headquartered in Arcadia, Wisconsin. The company is owned by father and son team Ron and Todd Wanek. Ashley Furniture manufactures and distributes home furniture products throughout the world. The company has manufacturing and distribution facilities in Wisconsin, Mississippi, California, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Florida, China, and Vietnam. Ashley Furniture is the largest furniture manufacturer in the United States and one of the largest in the world. The company's products are sold through a network of over 6,000 retail partners in 123 countries.
Learn more about Ashley Furniture Industries
Size
30,000 employees
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
* Ladders Estimates

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