Vice President of Production Quality, OEM Automotive Production/Assembly Plant (Columbia)

Vice President of Production Quality, OEM Automotive Production/Assembly PlantColumbia, SC. [Blythewood] Relocation Offered: YESCompetitive Salary [about $315K] Bonus, Full Benefits, World Class CorporationSeeking a Vice President of Production Quality to build, scale, and lead the plant quality function, Automotive Manufacturing. This role is foundational to our success and requires an experienced automotive quality leader who has stood up production quality systems in a high-growth OEM environment, led through launches, and inspired large teams—both professional and hourly—to deliver excellence every day. This is a rare opportunity to define the quality culture, strategy, and systems of a new OEM—while honoring company heritage and living our values.As VP, Production Quality, you will own the end-to-end production quality vision and execution for South Carolina manufacturing operations.You will: Lead with RespectBuild, scale and lead a high-performing, inclusive Production Quality organization across plant quality, supplier quality, warranty, and customer experience.Inspire and develop leaders at all levels—professional and hourly—creating clear accountability, psychological safety, and pride in craftsmanship.Move with Intent: Define and execute the Production Quality strategy, aligned to business objectives and North American market expectations. Establish robust quality governance, KPIs, and decision-making forums that drive clarity, speed, and results.Figure It Out: Design, implement, and continuously improve production quality processes within the Business Management System (BMS). Lead structured problem-solving initiatives that reduce direct run rate issues, scrap, rework, and warranty risk—especially through launch and ramp-up.Go Together: Partner deeply with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Purchasing to embed quality into design, industrialization, supplier readiness, and series production.Step Up: Own supplier quality performance across a complex, multi-tier supply chain—driving sustainable corrective actions and holding partners accountable.Leadership of a rapidly growing Production Quality organizationDirect influence on product integrity, production continuity, customer satisfaction, and brand reputationHere's what else you'll bring:15 years of experience in automotive production quality, with at least 5 years in an executive leadership role in an OEM; Expertise in new product launchesBachelor degree is required, Master degree is preferred.Deep expertise in setting up Production Quality processes as part of our Business Management System (BMS)Strong background in manufacturing quality, warranty management, and customer feedback integrationAdvanced capability in supplier quality management across global, multi‐tier supply networksProven ability to lead cross‐functional organizations at senior executive levelTrack record of building and scaling large quality organizationsKnowledge in data engineering and data analytics as well as in implementation of digital solutions to facilitate a Data Driven Quality approach.Strong strategic, analytical, and financial acumen, balancing quality, cost, delivery, and riskStrong teamwork and communication skills, a high level of assertiveness as well as entrepreneurial thinking and goal- and result-oriented decision-making skillsCurrent knowledge of automotive quality trends, technologies, and best‐in‐class practices15+ years of automotive quality experience in an OEM automotive production/assembly plant.Current knowledge of automotive quality trends, technologies, and best‐in‐class practicesCandidate Details - 15+ years' experience//Seniority Level – Executive//Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree / Willingness to Travel - OftenIdeal Candidate: We expect all employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You'll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You'll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals.CONTACT/SEND RESUME: Bill Marek - CEO407.541.7816bmarek@vprecruiters.comWWW.VPRECRUITERS.COM