Quality & Continuous Improvement Lead - Manufacturing

MANN+HUMMEL; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MANN+HUMMEL in Wichita Falls, Texas, seeks a Quality Manager to lead the facility's Quality Management System, developing policies and ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. You will drive improvements, investigate issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate quality and manufacturing performance.

This role requires strong leadership, experience with audits and CI, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of quality systems, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with quality audits, corrective actions, root cause analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical documents, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems preferred.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, TS 16949, ISO 14001, or similar quality management systems desired.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment and production systems.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the facility's QMS and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement focusing on quality, efficiency, waste reduction, and cost savings.
• Manage customer complaints, corrective actions, root cause analysis, and error-proofing.
• Lead internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to improve quality and manufacturing performance.
• Support supplier quality development and resolve supplier-related quality concerns.
• Analyze quality metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate investments in equipment and technology to enhance quality.
• Ensure compliance with production standards and customer specifications.
• Lead, coach, develop, and manage quality team members.
• Facilitate daily, weekly, monthly performance review meetings.
• Support new product launches with quality standards and process controls.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvemen
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Quality leadership

Quality management

SAP

ERP systems

IATF 16949

ISO 14001

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

MANN+HUMMEL in Wichita Falls, Texas, seeks a Quality Manager to lead the facility's Quality Management System, developing policies and ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. You will drive improvements, investigate issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate quality and manufacturing performance.

This role requires strong leadership, experience with audits and CI, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.