Manufacturing Quality Lead - QMS & Continuous Improvement

Laitram Machinery; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO 4 weeks

Holidays 12

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Stem cell treatment

IVF support

Job summary

The Quality Supervisor at Laitram Machinery will own the full spectrum of the Quality function, combining hands-on leadership of the quality team with responsibility for the QMS and driving cross-functional improvements.

You will partner with production, engineering, procurement, and customer service to resolve quality issues, lead audits, and champion a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading quality assurance in a manufacturing/OEM environment.
• Deep familiarity with quality systems, Lean/Six Sigma, CAPA methodologies and root cause analysis.
• Experience leading or facilitating cross-functional projects and teams.
• Strong communication and data analysis skills.
• Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and oversee the quality team and their development.
• Champion the development, implementation, and maintenance of the QMS and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, materials, and customer service to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Lead internal and customer audits and represent quality in communications with customers, suppliers, and regulators.
• Analyze and report quality metrics to inform strategic decisions.
• Manage supplier quality including qualification, evaluation, and performance management.
• Facilitate training in quality standards and problem-solving.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and proactive improvement across the business.
• Own documentation, change control, and communication for quality processes.

Skills

Quality leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s degree (related field)

Tools

QMS

Job description

The Quality Supervisor at Laitram Machinery will own the full spectrum of the Quality function, combining hands-on leadership of the quality team with responsibility for the QMS and driving cross-functional improvements.

You will partner with production, engineering, procurement, and customer service to resolve quality issues, lead audits, and champion a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the organization.