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VP Manufacturing Quality (Kitting)

Medline · Northfield, IL · $234,000–$351,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about how you've prepared a quality organization for EU MDR.

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience meeting EU MDR demands across a product portfolio.

How do you decide whether your team is properly staffed and qualified?

What they are checking: Whether they assess competencies and workload with evidence rather than waiting for problems.

Tell me about a new product launch where you directed quality efforts.

What they are checking: Whether they can keep quality work on the project timeline without cutting corners.

How do you build morale in a quality team that feels it's always saying no?

What they are checking: Whether they help their team be seen as partners who solve problems, not blockers.

What would you do

How do you work with Corporate Quality and division leaders so they don't pull your team in opposite directions?

What they are checking: Whether they can align divisional and corporate priorities and resolve conflicts early.

A component recall affects hundreds of kit configurations. How do you lead the response?

What they are checking: Whether they can quickly trace affected kits, coordinate a field action and protect supply.

Your division is behind on CAPA closures. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they find the cause of the backlog and prioritize by risk instead of rushing closures.

About the work

Kitting brings together components from many suppliers into one product. What quality risks does that create?

What they are checking: Whether they understand component traceability, sterility and supplier control challenges specific to kits.

What do you look for when approving a significant process or procedural change?

What they are checking: Whether they check risk, validation impact and regulatory notification before signing off.

How would you qualify a new supplier for a component going into a sterile kit?

What they are checking: Whether they cover supplier audits, specifications, sterilization compatibility and ongoing monitoring.

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The full job description

As published by Medline.

Job Summary Oversee and lead Quality Assurance functions for assigned divisions.  Ensure proper controls are in place, resources are appropriate and qualified for their roles, and that the assigned product divisions as well as the Quality organization are compliant. Job Description MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: • Oversee, lead and set strategic direction for the assigned divisions’ QA functions. Work with and coordinate with Corporate Quality as well as with division leadership to assure adherence to US FDA, EU MDR and other applicable requirements/cGMP’s. • Develop and mentor staff through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes; build and maintain employee morale and motivation; ensure the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies. • Facilitate communication between Quality Assurance Directors, Managers and Specialists and their respective divisional personnel. • Direct quality efforts for new product development, new supplier qualification. Assure appropriate communication between all related functions, assure project timelines and objectives are met. • Develop training programs, approve process and procedural changes. • Ensure proper systems are in place to facilitate a smooth and efficient process for new products and services. • Assure all internal and external customers receive outstanding service from the department. Travel as necessary to facilitate communications with external customers and vendors. (10% travel minimum) MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education: • Bachelor’s degree. Certification / Licensure: • None Work Experience: • At least 7 years of QA related experience in a business environment. • At least 5 years of experience managing people, including hiring, developing, motivating and directing people as they work. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: • Intermediate skill level in relevant computer programs. • Willing to travel up to 20% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state). • Knowledge of Quality Assurance practices in regulated industry (Device, Pharma, Personal Care or Food). PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education: • None Certification / Licensure: • None Work Experience: • None Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: • None Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range for this position: $234,000.00 - $351,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold. Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here . We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here . Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.