Quality Manager - Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing - Base Salary to 145k/year - Texarkana, TX

• Our client is a U.S. company with 10B revenue and 850 sites nationwide. They are well established and growing, looking to add a Quality Manager to their team.
• The Quality Manager will be in a high impact leadership role, to lead Quality Control & Assurance at a 500-person, 1M sq. ft. synthetic rubber manufacturing facility. The Quality Manager will also manage process quality, QMS compliance, and equipment capability optimization in a high-volume production environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a team of 15+, including a Quality Lab Manager, Quality Audit Analyst, and 12 QC Technicians.
• Lead a culture of continuous improvement, moving from product quality to process quality with a data-driven approach.
• Oversee and enhance the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2025 and Miami-Dade certifications.
• Develop and track key quality KPIs, using audits and corrective actions to drive process improvements.
• Conduct quality audits, root cause analysis (8D, TQM), and problem-solving initiatives to eliminate quality issues.
• Ensure continuous flow manufacturing by optimizing equipment capability and minimizing process downtime.
• Oversee incoming material qualification and ensure proper inspection/calibration of monitoring and measuring devices.
• Engage with Engineering, R&D, Operations, and Customers to align quality standards with business goals.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience leading an entire Quality Assurance and Quality Control function in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Strong leadership experience, managing teams across multiple shifts and plant areas.
• Expertise in ISO 9001:2025, quality audits, and regulatory compliance (Miami-Dade a plus).
• Experience with TQM tools, SPC, and continuous improvement strategies.

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 120k - 145k/year range plus 15% bonus potential
• 401k with 4% company match
• Health, dental, and vision ins.
• 18 days PTO
• Comprehensive relocation package covering house hunting, temporary living, home sale assistance, and more

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