Senior Manager, QMS

Crusoe•Brighton, CO

1d•$135,000 - $155,000

About The Position

The QMS Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving Crusoe's Quality Management System (QMS) across all manufacturing and operational facilities. Owning the enterprise QMS framework, this role ensures quality processes, controls, records, procedures, and compliance activities are effectively executed and scaled across the organization. Reporting into Quality leadership, the QMS Manager partners closely with Product Quality, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and EHS to transition the organization from site-specific, paper-focused processes to a data-driven, risk-based, and preventive Quality Operating System. From leading internal and external audits to governing CAPA/NCR workflows, document control, and new site QMS launches, this role is pivotal in building an agile quality system that enables rapid business growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in Quality, QMS, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Quality, with demonstrated success developing and scaling QMS frameworks.
Deep working knowledge of ISO 9001 standards, quality management principles, and regulatory compliance.
Proven track record of planning, executing, and managing internal, customer, regulatory, and third-party certification audits.
Strong expertise in CAPA, NCR, 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Demonstrated experience managing quality document control systems, record retention, and engineering/operational change management processes.
Strong ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive accountability without relying solely on direct authority.
Exceptional written, verbal, and executive communication skills with the ability to translate complex quality data into actionable business strategies.

Nice To Haves

ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE).
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Direct experience leading ISO 9001 implementation, recertification, or multi-site expansion.
Experience implementing enterprise QMS software platforms (e.g., MasterControl, ETQ, Veeva) and integrating QMS with ERP/MES systems.
Experience establishing QMS frameworks within fast-growing manufacturing organizations or greenfield facility launches.
Experience leveraging AI, predictive analytics, or digital transformation tools in quality management.

Responsibilities

Own and maintain the overall Quality Management System. Establish QMS policies, standards, and governance mechanisms that bridge operational gaps and scale with manufacturing expansion.
Maintain organizational compliance with ISO 9001, customer standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. Monitor evolving standards and translate compliance requirements into practical operational controls.
Direct the enterprise audit program—including internal, customer, supplier, certification, and regulatory audits. Oversee audit planning, execution, finding closure, and transition the company toward a proactive quality culture.
Own enterprise nonconformance (NCR) and Corrective/Preventive Action (CAPA) processes. Standardize root-cause analysis (RCA), containment, and effectiveness verification while tracking systemic trends to prevent issue recurrence.
Manage the Quality Document Management System and change-control governance. Ensure current procedures, specs, and records are accessible at points of use and prevent the use of obsolete documentation.
Establish quality record data governance. Partner with IT/Business Systems to integrate QMS data across ERP, MES, and inspection tools to drive enterprise-wide quality visibility.
Establish cross-site quality dashboards tracking NCR/CAPA aging, audit findings, COPQ, and training compliance. Lead periodic Quality Management Reviews with executive leadership to convert quality data into strategic decisions.
Define role-based QMS training requirements, maintain competency records, and deploy quality awareness initiatives that foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Eliminate non-value-added quality steps, lead Lean Six Sigma projects, and establish closed-loop feedback between operational performance and QMS enhancements.
Institute risk-based QMS governance. Maintain quality risk registers and ensure high-risk processes receive appropriate controls, audits, and management oversight.
Lead QMS readiness activities for greenfield manufacturing sites, ensuring required procedures, forms, training, and controls are operational prior to production launch.
Serve as the primary QMS subject-matter expert, partnering with Product Quality, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to drive systemic issue resolution.