Quality Manager needed for a manufacturing company in Haysville, KS!
Location: On-site
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Thursday, 6:30 AM-5:00 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM-11:30 AM
Salary: $95,000-$115,000
DOEPosition Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and quality control operations within a manufacturing environment. This leadership role is responsible for maintaining product quality standards, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and developing a culture of quality throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Leadership Lead all quality assurance and quality control activities. Develop and maintain quality policies, objectives, and systems. Monitor quality performance and provide reporting to leadership. Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Quality Assurance & Compliance Oversee in-process, final, and random inspections. Ensure compliance with customer specifications, contracts, and regulatory requirements. Maintain quality records, corrective actions, and audit documentation. Lead customer, supplier, and regulatory quality audits. Process Improvement Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).Partner with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to reduce defects, improve yields, and minimize waste. Conduct process audits and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Customer & Supplier Quality Serve as the primary contact for quality-related customer and supplier issues. Collaborate with Purchasing to ensure incoming materials meet quality standards. Support supplier quality improvement and corrective action efforts. Team Leadership Manage, mentor, and develop quality personnel. Provide quality training across departments. Establish accountability and quality performance expectations.
Qualifications:
Required Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Apparel/Textiles, or related field; equivalent experience considered.5+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.3+ years of leadership experience. Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), auditing practices, and continuous improvement methodologies. Working knowledge of ISO standards and AS9100 Rev D.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Preferred Experience in a job shop or build-to-print manufacturing environment. Experience working with government, military, aerospace, or OEM quality requirements. Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
Work Environment:
Combination of office and manufacturing floor settings. Regular exposure to production equipment and materials. Occasional travel for customer and supplier audits.
