Quality Manager

Onterris Payroll, LLC; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris Payroll, LLC is seeking a Quality Manager to own the Quality Management System (QMS) and governance framework. You will ensure the operating system is implemented, maintained, measured, and continuously improved across the organization.

You will report to the Director of Quality, collaborate with SMEs, and drive CAPA, audits, and regulatory alignment while supporting growth and client commitments. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Business Administration, Quality Management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in quality management, compliance, operational excellence, auditing, or related leadership roles.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and audit programs; ISO-based frameworks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer the company's Quality Management System (QMS) and SOPs.
• Ensure current, approved SOPs are in place; manage document control and periodic reviews with SMEs.
• Develop and oversee enterprise audit programs across service lines; track findings and drive CAPA.
• Administer CAPA process and analyze quality trends to identify improvements.
• Translate regulatory requirements and monitor ambient/fenceline regulations.
• Manage risk registers, training compliance, KPIs, and support acquisitions.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

CAPA processes

Root cause analysis

Document control

SOP governance

Regulatory compliance

Environmental regulations

ISO-based audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

About UsAt Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

"For Planet and Progress" is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you're not just forging a career, you're joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

The Quality Manager serves as the operational owner of Onterris Quality Management System (QMS) and operational governance framework. Reporting to the Director of Quality, this role ensures that the company's operating system is effectively implemented, maintained, measured, and continuously improved.

The compensation range for this role is $80-100k/yr. Commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer the company Quality Management System (QMS), including enterprise standards for SOPs, forms, checklists, and documentation practices
• Ensure all critical processes have current, approved SOPs; manage document control, revisions, approvals, and coordinate periodic reviews with SMEs
• Develop and oversee enterprise audit programs (field, office, documentation, and report quality) across service lines; track findings and drive corrective action closure
• Administer the CAPA process and analyze audit/quality trends to identify systemic improvements
• Translate regulatory requirements ('SLAMS, NCore, PAMS, NATTS, Refinery and HON MACT) and other federal and state Ambient and fenceline monitoring regulations"
• Manage risk registers/assessments, partner on training compliance, develop quality/compliance KPIs and executive reports, and support acquisition/expansion integration

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Business Administration, Quality Management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• 5+ years of experience in quality management, compliance, operational excellence, auditing, or related operational leadership roles
• Demonstrated experience building or administering Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Experience developing and managing audit programs, compliance programs, or operational governance frameworks
• Strong understanding of document control, SOP governance, corrective action management, and continuous improvement principles
• Experience with root cause analysis, CAPA processes, and performance measurement systems
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations, compliance frameworks, and operational standards preferred
• Knowledge of ISO-based management systems, auditing methodologies, or similar quality frameworks preferred

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and/or stand while handling/carrying various technical equipment
• Comfortable occasionally working at heights in a safe manner
• Ability to lift up to 20-30lbs unassisted
• Comfortable working outside in all-weather elements
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Willingness to travel

#INDONT #LI-JJ1Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients' resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress.

For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success.

We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants.