QA Lead – Textiles & Garments, Half‑Day Fridays

Leoforce; Haysville (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Half day Fridays!!

Great benefits

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead and manage QA/QC across our manufacturing facility, ensuring garments and related products meet customer specs, regulatory standards, and internal quality targets.

You will develop and enforce quality systems, oversee inspection and testing, maintain documentation, and drive continuous improvement. Strong leadership, audits, and a collaboration mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Apparel/Textiles, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of progressive QA/QC experience.
• At least 3 years of quality leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, auditing, ISO standards, and AS9100 Rev D.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality strategies, policies, procedures, and objectives aligned with company goals.
• Lead QA and QC activities across manufacturing, sewing, and assembly operations.
• Establish and oversee in-process, final, and random inspection procedures.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, contract requirements, regulatory frameworks, and internal procedures.
• Maintain quality records, defect trends, audit documentation, and corrective action records.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action initiatives.
• Conduct process audits and recommend improvements that reduce waste, defects, and rework.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Customer Support, Supply Chain, and Purchasing to improve product and process quality.
• Serve as the primary contact for customer quality audits, inspections, and compliance inquiries.
• Support supplier quality by ensuring fabrics, threads, zippers, fasteners, and other components meet established standards.
• Prepare and present quality reports and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Manage, train, and mentor quality inspectors, supervisors, and support staff.
• Develop quality training programs and establish accountability across departments.

Skills

Quality leadership

Auditing

ISO knowledge

AS9100 Rev D

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Management

Engineering degree

Textile/Apparel background

Job description

Leoforce is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead and manage QA/QC across our manufacturing facility, ensuring garments and related products meet customer specs, regulatory standards, and internal quality targets.

You will develop and enforce quality systems, oversee inspection and testing, maintain documentation, and drive continuous improvement. Strong leadership, audits, and a collaboration mindset are essential.