VP of Quality Assurance

Role Description The VP of Quality Assurance is a full-time remote role responsible for defining and leading the overall quality strategy across SMB-Winning Consortium’s operations and affiliated entities. This role oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality assurance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure consistent adherence to internal standards and external regulatory requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading quality teams, reviewing audit results, analyzing performance data, and driving corrective and preventive actions across mining, port, and railway operations. The VP of Quality Assurance collaborates with executive leadership, operations, compliance, and engineering teams to align quality initiatives with business objectives and risk management practices. The role also involves establishing key performance indicators, reporting on quality metrics, and promoting a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence throughout the organization.

Qualifications

Proven expertise in Quality Assurance and Quality Management, with the ability to design and lead organization-wide quality programs. Strong skills in Quality Control and Quality Auditing, including experience interpreting and acting on audit findings and performance data. In-depth understanding of Regulatory Requirements relevant to mining, logistics, infrastructure, and international operations. Extensive leadership experience managing cross-functional quality teams and influencing senior stakeholders in a multinational environment. Experience developing and monitoring quality KPIs, risk mitigation plans, and continuous improvement initiatives. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote, distributed setting. Advanced degree in engineering, quality management, operations management, or a related field is highly desirable. Experience in mining, heavy industry, or large-scale infrastructure projects is a strong advantage; relevant certifications (e.g., ISO, Six Sigma) are beneficial.