Quality Manager

LE002 Onterris Payroll, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking a Quality Manager to own the Quality Management System (QMS) and governance framework, reporting to the Director of Quality. The role ensures the operating system is implemented, maintained, measured, and continuously improved, with a compensation range of $80-100k per year.

The candidate will manage SOPs, document control, audits, CAPA, and regulatory translation into operational processes. Travel and a Bachelor’s degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality management, compliance, auditing, or related leadership roles.
• Experience building or administering Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Experience developing and managing audit programs, compliance programs, or governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of document control, SOP governance, CAPA, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer the Quality Management System (QMS) including SOPs, forms, and documentation practices.
• Ensure all critical processes have current, approved SOPs; manage document control and periodic reviews with SMEs.
• Develop and oversee enterprise audit programs across service lines; track findings and drive corrective action closure.
• Administer CAPA processes and analyze audit/quality trends for systemic improvements.
• Translate regulatory requirements into operational processes and controls.
• Manage risk registers and support training compliance, KPIs and executive reporting.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

CAPA

Document control

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business Administration, Quality Management, or related field

Job description

About Us

At 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.

Onterris 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. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

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 (EPA, Method 21, OOOOb, Subpart W, Appendix K, state, and client-specific) into operational processes and controls
• Manage risk registers/assessments, partner on training compliance, develop quality/compliance KPIs and executive reports, and support acquisition/expansion integration

Your Expertise and Skills

• 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

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.

Working with inspiring coworkers and clients across the globe over the past five years has been incredibly rewarding. Their passion motivates me to improve our client experience and work that I deliver.

“There are not many places where a toxicologist can be boots‑on‑the‑ground at an environmental emergency one day and deep in a human health risk assessment or litigation the next, but this company is one of them, and honestly, that breadth is what makes me love the work. We are a team of scientists with a broad range of talents and experiences who genuinely take the mission to heart, because protecting people and communities from chemical hazards is not abstract here; it is exactly why we show up every day. The culture reflects that shared commitment in the best way: collaborative, rigorous, and truly motivated by the impact we make together.” - Andre Richardson, Consulting

“I knew my position here would be more than just a job. Every day is a new, exciting challenge to solve, and I get to go home knowing that the work I am doing is having a positive impact on the world.” - J Esteves, R&D

At Onterris, we take on complex challenges with purpose and momentum, alongside teams that lead with integrity, deliver together, and invest in your growth.