Quality & Management Systems Supervisor

Cooper's•Humble, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Coopers Houston is recruiting an experienced Quality & Management Systems Supervisor for a leading industrial manufacturing organization located in Humble, Texas, within the Greater Houston area. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Manager, Quality Systems Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, QMS Manager, Quality Engineer, or Integrated Management Systems professional with experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, metals, wire and cable, extrusion, foundry, or other heavy manufacturing environments. The Quality & Management Systems Supervisor will lead the organization's Quality Management System (QMS), laboratory operations, ISO certifications, auditing, compliance, continuous improvement, and organizational performance programs. The successful candidate will help ensure compliance with customer requirements, applicable regulations, international standards, and company policies while driving product quality, laboratory reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering or technical discipline.
Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality Management within manufacturing or industrial environments.
Experience in foundry, metal processing, wire and cable, extrusion, copper processing, or heavy manufacturing is strongly preferred.
Experience managing laboratory operations and industrial testing programs.
Experience leading Quality Management Systems and Integrated Management Systems.
Experience implementing and maintaining ISO certifications.
Experience planning and conducting internal and external audits.
Experience managing corrective and preventive actions and quality improvement programs.
Strong knowledge of Quality & Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 17025, IATF 16949, ISO 37001).
Strong knowledge of Quality Tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, Statistical Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), Continuous Improvement).
Strong knowledge of Laboratory & Metrology (Physical and chemical testing, Metallurgical testing, Laboratory quality assurance, Metrology, Calibration systems, Measurement equipment verification, Laboratory testing programs).
Proficiency in Advanced Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, Minitab, and Quality and KPI reporting tools.
English: Native / Fluent – Required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in foundry, metal processing, wire and cable, extrusion, copper processing, or heavy manufacturing.
Preferred certifications, qualifications, or specialized training include: ISO 9001 implementation and auditing, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 17025, IATF 16949, Quality Management Systems auditing, Laboratory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Spanish: Advanced – Preferred.
Additional experience or knowledge in the following areas is preferred: Automotive manufacturing, Industrial manufacturing, Metals processing, Copper processing, Wire and cable manufacturing, Quality systems in heavy manufacturing, SMETA / SEDEX, GRI Sustainability Standards, CTPAT – Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, KPI dashboards, Balanced Scorecard methodologies, Sustainability and corporate compliance programs.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage the Annual Quality Management Plan.
Oversee quality control activities for raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
Lead customer complaint investigations and corrective action implementation.
Manage supplier quality development and supplier qualification processes.
Ensure the accuracy and timely issuance of product quality certificates.
Conduct process audits and quality assessments to verify compliance with customer and internal requirements.
Establish and monitor quality performance metrics and KPIs.
Develop and manage the Annual Laboratory Plan.
Oversee physical, chemical, metallurgical, and analytical testing activities.
Manage laboratory quality systems and testing programs.
Oversee meteorology activities, including calibration, verification, and maintenance of measuring equipment.
Ensure laboratory compliance with ISO 17025 requirements.
Support failure analysis, technical investigations, and product quality investigations.
Ensure laboratory testing and measurement processes are accurate, reliable, and properly documented.
Design, implement, maintain, and continuously improve the organization's Integrated Management System.
Ensure compliance with applicable international management system standards, including: ISO 9001 – Quality Management, ISO 14001 – Environmental Management, ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety, ISO 17025 – Laboratory Management, IATF 16949 – Automotive Quality Management, ISO 37001 – Anti-Bribery Management.
Coordinate certification, surveillance, and re-certification audits.
Maintain documentation and records required for management system certification.
Plan, schedule, and manage internal and external audits.
Coordinate audits conducted by customers, certification bodies, governmental agencies, and regulatory authorities.
Manage audit findings and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor compliance with corporate policies, customer requirements, applicable regulations, and international standards.
Track audit performance and ensure sustainable closure of nonconformities.
Lead organizational continuous improvement initiatives.
Facilitate root cause analysis and structured problem-solving activities.
Promote data-driven decision-making through statistical analysis and KPI monitoring.
Drive process optimization and operational excellence initiatives.
Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma improvement programs.
Identify opportunities to improve quality, productivity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Participate in PPAP development and customer qualification processes.
Support new product introductions and customer approvals.
Lead or support APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and other Core Tools activities.
Support customer-specific quality requirements and qualification processes.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, production, and quality teams during new product launches.
Lead the organization's document control system.
Ensure procedures, work instructions, policies, forms, and quality documents remain current and controlled.
Maintain Quality Management System and Integrated Management System KPIs.
Manage and monitor the organization's Balanced Scorecard (BSC).
Prepare management reports, performance reviews, and quality presentations.
Provide management with actionable data and recommendations for improving organizational performance.