Manufacturing QA Lead - QMS & Continuous Improvement

Laitram LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

4 weeks PTO

12 paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Laitram Machinery is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor (Manufacturing) to own the full spectrum of the quality function, combining hands-on leadership with responsibility for maintaining and improving the QMS. The role interfaces with senior leaders, production, procurement, engineering, and customers to drive daily and long-term improvements.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in quality leadership in manufacturing/OEM, strong knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma and CAPA, and proven ability to lead

Qualifications

• 3+ years in quality leadership in a manufacturing/OEM environment.
• Deep familiarity with quality systems, Lean/Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and CAPA methodologies.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and teams.
• Strong communication and data analysis; autonomy in fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and oversee the quality team, ensuring daily effectiveness and ongoing professional growth.
• Champion the development, implementation, and maintenance of the QMS, ensuring compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, materials management, and customer service to resolve quality issues and enhance processes.
• Support and lead internal and customer audits; represent quality to customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
• Analyze and report quality metrics—defect rates, yield, customer complaints—to inform decisions.
• Manage supplier quality from qualification to performance management.
• Facilitate employee training in quality standards, problem-solving, and process improvement.
• Advocate for a culture of quality, safety, and proactive improvement across the organization.
• Own documentation, change control, and communication for all quality-related processes.

Skills

Quality leadership

Lean Six Sigma

CAPA

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Laitram Machinery is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor (Manufacturing) to own the full spectrum of the quality function, combining hands-on leadership with responsibility for maintaining and improving the QMS. The role interfaces with senior leaders, production, procurement, engineering, and customers to drive daily and long-term improvements.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in quality leadership in manufacturing/OEM, strong knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma and CAPA, and proven ability to lead