QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER SARASOTA

LaFrance Corp•Concord Township, PA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

LaFrance is driving the next phase of manufacturing excellence at our Sarasota plant. We are seeking a Process & Quality Manager to build, implement, and sustain a modern, process-driven operating and quality system aligned with ISO 9001 fundamentals. This is a hands-on, technical leadership role focused on strengthening manufacturing processes, reducing variation, and establishing durable systems that elevate plant performance, customer confidence, and leadership capability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related technical discipline.
7+ years of experience in manufacturing quality, process engineering, or operational excellence roles.
Hands-on experience working within or implementing ISO 9001-aligned systems.
Strong background in process-driven manufacturing environments.
Proven ability to lead change and build systems in established operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience modernizing or stabilizing legacy manufacturing operations.
Exposure to global manufacturing standards and practices.

Responsibilities

Process Control & Manufacturing Excellence
Lead process excellence and process improvement across injection molding, hot stamping, painting/finishing, adhesive assembly, and warehousing operations.
Partner with Operations and Engineering to define critical process parameters, standard work, and control plans.
Shift the organization from inspection-based quality to process-driven execution
Lead analysis and corrective action using structured methodologies (8D, DMAIC, FMEA, SPC).
Drive systemic, sustainable improvements that reduce rework, scrap, and customer issues.
Use data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities tied directly to plant results.
Serve as a technical quality and process liaison for key customers as needed, supporting audits, reviews, and improvement initiatives.
Translate customer expectations into internal operating discipline and system improvements.
Support supplier quality where applicable.
Design and implement a practical Quality Management System aligned with ISO 9001 principles (certification not required).
Establish foundational policies, procedures, and controls that are actively used on the manufacturing floor.
Develop and execute a multi-year quality and process improvement roadmap with defined milestones.
Establish and sustain manufacturing standards related to housekeeping, equipment condition, and workplace organization.
Partner with Operations to elevate plant discipline and visual professionalism consistent with customer expectations.
Work cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.
Coach leaders and operators on quality fundamentals, process thinking, and execution discipline.
Provide clear, fact-based progress updates and recommendations to plant leadership.