Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager

Cherokee Federal; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Quality Control Manager in the San Diego area to lead QA functions, implement quality systems, and train teams. You will drive continuous improvement, analyze data, and ensure compliance with industry standards while coordinating with cross-functional groups and reporting to leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in quality, and 2+ years of supervision, with Lean/Six Sigma knowledge and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Quality function.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Lean, TQM, Six Sigma, and/or total quality systems preferred.
• Military experience preferred.
• Knowledge of statistics, statistical process control, root cause analysis, and other quality improvement tools and techniques.
• Lean Manufacturing certification preferred.
• Six Sigma belt Certification (Black/White/Green), preferred.
• Ability to conduct on-site audits, inspections, and activities to validate quality system compliance.
• Working knowledge of inventory quality control requirements and industry standards.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work independently and meet critical timelines.
• Comfortable interacting with senior-level personnel.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to pass drug screening and federal background check.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Responsibilities

• Develops, improves, reviews, and assesses processes and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Establish Quality standards within the program by studying requirements and transferring to business areas.
• Collect, compile, and analyze relevant quality statistical data to obtain information regarding quality performance.
• Develops and maintains quality assurance manual and procedures.
• Responsible to facilitate quality resources to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Prepares product and process quality reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Support all programs and initiatives related to Safety, Hygiene, Environmental and Quality.
• Interfaces with operational and cross-functional areas to ensure consistency in reporting practices and to help determine quality needs and training.
• Prepare and present reports to update upper management on quality activities.
• Research applicable Government Agency policies and ensures compliance.
• Analyzes organizational and operational problems to develop timely and economical solutions.
• Develops, implements, and tracks action plans.
• Provides detailed updates to leadership, strategic partners, and stakeholders by participating in meetings and coordinating, consolidating, developing and delivering/presenting associated meeting materials (e.g., slides, reports, assessments).
• Keeps accurate documentation of all activities, assessments, reports, findings, etc.
• Champion continuous improvement across the organization using lean and six sigma philosophies
• Facilitate training curriculum for all Lean Tools, (5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis) and monitor effectiveness.
• Train and apply problem solving tools to all levels of the organization.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Quality Control Manager in the San Diego area to lead QA functions, implement quality systems, and train teams. You will drive continuous improvement, analyze data, and ensure compliance with industry standards while coordinating with cross-functional groups and reporting to leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in quality, and 2+ years of supervision, with Lean/Six Sigma knowledge and strong problem-solving skills.