Head of Quality (US)

Texmo; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holiday

Subsidised Healthy Meals

Work-Life Balance

Regular Training Opportunities

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Warsaw, United States, is seeking a Head of Quality to enhance quality excellence and ensure compliance with international standards. This role requires deep experience in Lean manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to improve quality metrics. The ideal candidate will lead a quality team and drive continuous improvement throughout operations. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in quality leadership roles.
• Proven track record of quality improvements in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ISO quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the site’s Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Lead the on-site Quality team.

Skills

Experience in Lean manufacturing environments

Strong analytical skills

Quality leadership

Communication and influencing skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field

Job description

Head of Quality (US) • Texmo Blank Warsaw, United States • Manufacturing Operations

The Head of Quality will be responsible for driving a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement across all aspects of the site’s operations. This position is central to delivering outstanding product quality to our customers while improving internal quality performance through Lean leadership, structured problem‑solving, and data‑driven decision‑making. The successful candidate will lead the on‑site Quality team and work closely with operations, engineering, and customer stakeholders to reduce variation, implement robust standard work, and drive improvements in key quality metrics.

In addition, the Head of Quality will oversee the site’s Integrated Management System (IMS), coordinating efforts with Texmo Group Operational Excellence and peers at global manufacturing locations, ensuring compliance with international quality and safety standards including ISO 9001, AS 9100 and ISO 13485.

The ideal candidate must have deep experience in Lean manufacturing environments, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence and guide teams across functions to elevate quality performance and customer satisfaction.

This role presents a unique opportunity for a quality‑driven, Lean‑minded leader to make a transformational impact at a critical manufacturing site. The successful candidate will be instrumental in enabling Texmo Blank to deliver world‑class quality and strengthen its position as a market leader.

Quality Strategy & Leadership

• Define and deploy the quality strategy in alignment with global quality goals and the Texmo Business System (TBS).
• Champion Lean principles throughout the Quality organization and across the site to drive sustainable improvements in product and process quality.
• Lead the site Quality team to deliver operational excellence, clear accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Customer Quality & Internal Quality Metrics

• Own and improve customer quality metrics, including non‑conformance rates, complaints, and corrective actions, improving overall customer experience.
• Reduce internal quality defects through proactive root cause analysis, preventive actions, and standardisation.
• Ensure robust internal audit processes and readiness for customer or regulatory audits.

Standard Work & Process Control

• Implement and enforce standard work for both operational activities and quality data collection processes.
• Ensure all quality‑critical operations follow documented procedures, with a focus on repeatability and control.
• Drive digital and manual systems that enable real‑time visibility of quality performance and deviations.

Structured Problem‑Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Role model and coach the use of structured problem‑solving tools (e.g. 5‑Whys, Fishbone, A3, DMAIC) to eliminate root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Continuously apply 80/20 prioritization principles to focus resources and effort on the few key issues driving the majority of quality problems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to facilitate breakthrough quality improvements.
• Support the integration of quality into the daily management system, ensuring issues are identified and resolved swiftly at source.
• Serve as the site’s primary Quality contact for key customers, ensuring effective communication during quality events and regular reviews.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with internal teams, leadership, and customers to ensure transparency and trust.
• Drive rapid and professional response to customer concerns, balancing urgency with technical integrity.

Integrated Management System (IMS) & Certifications

• Maintain and continuously improve the site’s Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring alignment with group‑wide practices and external standards.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant international management system standards, including ISO 9001, AS 9100 and ISO 13485.
• Lead preparation and successful execution of external certification, surveillance, and re‑certification audits.
• Embed IMS principles into daily operations, engaging cross‑functional teams in audit readiness and ongoing compliance.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• Significant quality leadership experience in precision manufacturing, preferably in investment casting or similarly complex processes.
• Deep understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and their application in quality improvement.
• Proven track record of reducing variation and improving quality metrics through standard work and structured problem‑solving.
• Experience managing and auditing Integrated Management Systems aligned to ISO and sector specific standards.
• Familiarity with managing thousands of process variables and complex cause‑effect relationships in manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels and disciplines.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis.

More Information

• A career ladder system, which defines the career progression path for employees based on their skills, experience, and length of service.
• Integrated career progression framework with other processes in the organization such as performance reviews, goals and OKRs, and promotion management.
• Internal Hiring – Advertising posts and promotion opportunities within the organization.
• Providing employee development that readies workers for progression, such as training, coaching, mentoring, or involvement in special projects.
• Regular Training Opportunities to develop skills at all levels.
• Mentoring and Coaching schemes that give the individual’s the attention they need.

Remote Working

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Family Support and Care

Uniform

Paid Holiday

Subsidised Healthy Meals

Work‑Life Balance

Annual Health Check‑ups

Teamwork

Safety and Working for the Community

Open and Transparent Culture