Manager Quality

Yellowfin; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Warbird Marine Holdings — Invincible & Yellowfin in Sarasota, FL, is seeking a Quality Manager to lead QA/QC across boat production, driving standards for craftsmanship, safety, and customer satisfaction.

You will partner with production, engineering, purchasing, and service teams to resolve quality issues, implement corrective actions, and foster a culture of continuous improvement on both brands.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in quality assurance or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in marine manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to interpret drawings, build specifications, and work instructions.
• Experience with CAPA and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and inspection standards across both brands.
• Oversee inspection checkpoints, traceability records, and final inspection processes.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor defects, rework, and warranty trends to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

ISO 9001

Job description

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QC/Detail FULL TIME Sarasota, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1095

Job Description: Quality Manager

Warbird Marine Holdings — Invincible & Yellowfin

Position Summary

Warbird Marine Holdings, the parent company of the Invincible and Yellowfin boat brands, is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and quality control across the manufacturing process for both brands' center console saltwater fishing boats — ensuring every boat meets Warbird Marine's standards for craftsmanship, durability, performance, safety, and customer satisfaction while upholding each brand's distinct specifications. The role partners closely with production, engineering, purchasing, and service teams across both brands to resolve quality issues, drive corrective action, and build a culture of continuous improvement, and calls for strong leadership, a hands-on approach to problem-solving, and experience in manufacturing quality systems, preferably in the marine or boatbuilding industry.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Control

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and inspection standards across the Invincible and Yellowfin manufacturing processes.
• Establish and enforce quality checkpoints across components, assembly, critical systems (electrical, plumbing, fuel), rigging, finishing, and final inspection, maintaining accurate records for traceability.
• Perform routine production audits and inspections to identify defects and drive corrective action.
• Oversee the Sea Trial team's on-water testing, inspection, and record-keeping process for all boats prior to delivery.

Production Support & Process Improvement

• Partner with production and engineering leaders across both brands to identify root causes of quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor recurring defects, rework, scrap, and warranty trends to drive continuous improvement and reduce waste.
• Develop standardized work procedures and inspection checklists, and set measurable quality objectives by brand and company-wide.

Final Inspection & Customer Satisfaction

• Oversee final quality inspections and resolve outstanding concerns with production and service teams before boats are released for delivery.
• Investigate customer complaints, field issues, and warranty claims to determine root causes and prevent recurrence, protecting the Invincible and Yellowfin brands.

Leadership & Accountability

• Lead, train, and develop quality inspectors and other quality-control personnel at both facilities.
• Maintain a visible, hands-on presence on the production floor to identify and resolve issues in real time.
• Communicate quality performance, corrective actions, and improvement opportunities to Warbird Marine leadership, and establish clear accountability for quality across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or manufacturing operations; supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Experience in marine manufacturing or a comparable manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of inspection processes, defect prevention, root cause analysis, and corrective action systems, with experience developing SOPs and quality documentation.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, build specifications, and work instructions.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple production facilities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, or ISO 9001 quality principles.
• 10+ years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or manufacturing operations; supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. Coast Guard requirements, ABYC standards, and fiberglass/composite construction, lamination, rigging, and final assembly processes.
• Experience managing warranty analysis, nonconformance reporting, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) programs across multiple brands or production sites.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Warbird Marine Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are respected and valued. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key to our success, and we strive to create a welcoming environment for everyone.

E-Verify Notice

Warbird Marine Holdings participates in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires supporting its Invincible and Yellowfin boat manufacturing operations. Verification is conducted through federal agencies, and employment is contingent upon successful completion of this process and maintaining valid authorization to work in the United States.

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected for this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications.