Quality Management Leader, QMS & Continuous Improvement

Visionworks; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Visionworks in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Quality Management Lead to design, implement, and govern the QMS across manufacturing and fulfillment operations. You will build a quality organization, drive supplier quality, manage RCA/CAPA, and lead cross-functional improvements that boost quality, service, compliance, and cost performance.

This role requires leadership, strategic thinking, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience with hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of direct reports.
• Minimum of 3 years of ownership or major responsibility for a formal QMS (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 13485, or similar).
• Experience developing and implementing a quality management system.
• Subject matter expertise in root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action, and data-driven problem solving.
• Proven results leading initiatives that improve quality, reduce risk, or generate measurable savings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of the QMS across locations.
• Develop and manage the annual Quality Management and Quality Improvement plan, milestones, and reporting.
• Own QMS governance requirements, including process standards, system requirements, documentation controls, and management reviews.
• Lead RCA/CAPA processes and drive corrective action effectiveness.
• Monitor quality performance metrics and report to cross-functional leaders in Manufacturing, Fulfillment, Engineering, Operations and suppliers.
• Oversee coaching, performance reviews, and hiring for the quality organization.
• Manage the operational budget and staffing for quality initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Root cause analysis

Data-driven problem solving

Communication skills

Project management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Visionworks in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Quality Management Lead to design, implement, and govern the QMS across manufacturing and fulfillment operations. You will build a quality organization, drive supplier quality, manage RCA/CAPA, and lead cross-functional improvements that boost quality, service, compliance, and cost performance.

This role requires leadership, strategic thinking, and travel as needed.