Senior Quality Control Manager
About The Position
International is looking for an experienced Senior Quality Control Manager to lead quality strategy and execution at our San Antonio manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who partners closely with Operations, drives continuous improvement, and ensures quality is embedded at every stage of the manufacturing process. The Senior Quality Control Manager plays a critical role in enabling operational success by treating Operations as a key internal customer. You will champion a culture of “quality at the source,” guide the organization toward strategic quality objectives, and lead a high-performing team focused on prevention, compliance, and continuous improvement. San Antonio Manufacturing runs a 4x10 production schedule (Mon-Thurs, 5:30AM - 4:00PM). This role will support production and may need to cover production recovery times including Fridays and weekends as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of quality control or product manufacturing experience
- At least 3 years of lead experience
- OR
- Master's degree and at least 5 years of quality control or product manufacturing experience
- At least 3 years of lead experience
- OR
- At least 10 years of quality control or product manufacturing experience
- At least 3 years of lead experience
- Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience leading a quality organization across management and production teams
- 5+ years of experience working with quality operating systems in a manufacturing environment
- 5+ years of experience troubleshooting and resolving production and process issues
- 5+ years of experience managing budgets and delivering cost-effective solutions
- 3+ years of direct customer interaction and support
- 3+ years of experience in supplier quality and development
- Proven leadership of industrial quality improvement initiatives
- Strong expertise in structured problem-solving and root cause analysis
- Advanced knowledge of quality tools and methodologies including PPAP, APQP, SPC, GR&R, DOE, FMEA, Cpk, and GD&T
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic partner to Operations, supporting uninterrupted production and quality built into manufacturing processes
- Lead the development and execution of short- and long-term quality strategies aligned with company goals
- Track, analyze, and improve quality metrics and performance indicators
- Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance manufacturing processes and product quality
- Own and maintain the Quality Management System to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, corporate, and global standards
- Identify and eliminate non-conformities and non-value-added activities
- Promote continuous improvement through employee engagement and accountability
- Develop and execute cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives
- Plan and lead internal, customer, and third-party audits
- Evaluate supplier performance and drive supplier quality improvement initiatives
- Recruit, develop, and mentor the Quality team, aligning capabilities with current and future business needs
Benefits
- We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job.
- We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.
- For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience.
- You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
