Director - Product Quality & Safety, Global Residential Fire

30188950 – Director - Product Quality & Safety, Global Residential Fire

Location : Mebane, NC or Bradenton, FL

Base Salary Rate : $177,650.00 - $209,000.00

Job type : Full-time

Where Fire Safety Innovation Meets Opportunity :

As part of Kidde Global Solutions Residential Fire Business Unit, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership in home fire safety, working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading home fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now.

About This Role :

As the Director of Global Product Quality & Safety, you will be the senior leader responsible for Kidde’s global quality and safety strategy across all product lines. This role ensures that every product meets the highest standards of performance, safety, and consumer satisfaction.  You will cultivate a culture centered on quality-led innovation, operational excellence, and proactive risk management, while ensuring customer and consumer feedback is deeply integrated into product development and improvement processes.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Leadership & Governance :

• Lead the global Quality & Safety function, setting the vision and roadmap for excellence in product quality and consumer safety.
• Represent Supply Chain and Operations in all product risk assessments and safety reviews.
• Serve as the executive sponsor for quality and safety initiatives across the global business.

Product & Consumer Quality and Safety :

New Product Development (NPD) & Innovation :

Incident Management & Escalation Leadership :

Customer & Consumer Support :

Standardization & Best Practices :

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :

Through robust processes and frameworks, this role will guide the organization toward best-in-class quality performance – driving the business to targets listed below :

First Pass Yield (FPY) : >

98%.

Customer Complaint Rate :

70.

Corrective Action Closure Rate : 100% within 30 days.

VoC / VoCon Integration Rate in NPD : 100% of new programs.

90%.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

What You Will Gain :

Compensation and Benefits :

The base salary range for this role is $177,650.00 - $209,000.00. Individuals may also be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays), and more.

Kidde Global Solutions Overview :

Kidde is the world’s largest manufacturer of fire safety products. Each day, we work to expand upon our legacy of innovation, providing advanced solutions to protect people and property from fire and related hazards. While we’re a leading manufacturer of fire safety products, there’s more to safety than equipment and technology. From collaboration with builders and dealers to community initiatives to partnerships with non-profits, Kidde Commercial is committed to working together to create a safer world.