Quality Manager - LMK Recruiting

Job Title: Quality Manager
Location: Houston, TX
 

Company Overview:
My client is a leading manufacturer specializing in the metal forming and spring-making industries, serving clients across automotive, aerospace, defense, and other industrial sectors. Their team is committed to quality, innovation, and excellence, and we are seeking a dedicated Quality Manager for their team in Houston, TX.

Position Overview:
The Quality Manager will oversee the quality management processes on the shop floor while collaborating closely with executive leadership, including the CEO and board members. This role requires a dynamic leader who can seamlessly operate between various teams, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of quality control inspectors and technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Oversee all quality management processes, including inspections, testing, and audits, ensuring products meet industry standards and customer specifications.
• Conduct internal and external audits, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions to maintain compliance with industry regulations and certifications.
• Collaborate with production teams to implement quality control methodologies that enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Interface regularly with executive leadership, including the CEO and board members, to provide updates on quality metrics, audit findings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work hands-on on the shop floor, providing guidance and expertise in quality control to production teams.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems and procedures in line with industry best practices.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of direct supervisory or management experience in the spring-making or metal-forming industries.
• Proven ability to operate effectively between shop floor and executive levels, bridging the gap between blue-collar and white-collar work environments.
• Hands-on experience in conducting quality audits and implementing quality management systems.
• Familiarity with industry standards, including ISO, AS9100, or equivalent.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of implementing effective quality improvements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Preferred Industry Experience:

• Automotive
• Aerospace and Defense

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