Quality Program Lead - Manufacturing Excellence

ASTEC; Blair (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec, located in Blair, Nebraska, seeks a seasoned Quality leader to manage and drive quality initiatives across design, manufacturing, and supplier networks. You will lead investigations, CAPAs, and rigorous improvement plans to ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong cross-functional leadership, data-driven decision making, and effective communication to prevent issues and elevate site quality performance. Travel between sites may be needed.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, or Operations is required.
• Master’s degree and/or professional certificate in CQE or CQM / OE or Six Sigma Certification desired.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in quality, engineering, manufacturing, operational excellence, or continuous improvement, including at least 3 years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's quality program and ensure compliance with Astec quality standards, procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Review customer complaints, warranty issues, and field quality concerns to ensure effective containment, root cause identification, and corrective action implementation.
• Document, track, and report on key manufacturing objectives for the site.
• Review and resolve site design, manufacturing, and field issues; drive solutions and countermeasure plans to avoid repeats.
• Facilitate, track, and ensure timely closure of internal, supplier, and customer corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects.
• Drive prevention-focused quality initiatives throughout design, supply chain, manufacturing, and field support functions.
• Build strong working relationships across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Support.

Skills

Quality leadership

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Public speaking

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Engineering/Operations

Master’s degree or Six Sigma certification (CQE/CQM/OE) preferred

Tools

BI dashboards

Quality management software

Job description

Astec, located in Blair, Nebraska, seeks a seasoned Quality leader to manage and drive quality initiatives across design, manufacturing, and supplier networks. You will lead investigations, CAPAs, and rigorous improvement plans to ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong cross-functional leadership, data-driven decision making, and effective communication to prevent issues and elevate site quality performance. Travel between sites may be needed.