Leads the efforts toward the achievement and adherence to quality management systems such as ISO 9000 and QS 9000. Develops and approves policies and procedures to support these systems. Coordinates plant preparation for external customer and third party quality audits. Organizes and communicates corrective action plans resulting from audits. Provides work direction, leadership, and developmental opportunities for quality functions such as quality engineering, product testing, receiving inspection, gauge control, in-process inspection, etc.