Quality Systems Lead — ISO 9001 & CAPA Champion

Cst Industries, Inc.; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CST Industries, Inc. seeks a Quality Manager to lead the local Quality team in DeKalb, IL. You will own and improve the Quality Management System, oversee CAPA processes, and drive KPI reporting to ensure audit readiness and conformity across operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating supplier audits, managing calibration programs, and communicating quality requirements to internal and external stakeholders. Strong Lean/Six Sigma experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3 years’ Lean environment experience; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• Coaching/leadership experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Strong data analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and improve Quality Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the local Quality team and align with enterprise Quality functions.
• Own and continuously improve the QMS to ISO 9001 and API standards.
• Drive Quality event management including CAPA and risk assessment with timely closure.
• Monitor Quality KPIs and translate data into actionable insights.
• Coordinate supplier audits and ensure CST guidelines are followed.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to communicate quality challenges.
• Manage calibration program for facility equipment and ensure adequate assets.
• Oversee external testing of materials and products as required.
• Prepare and manage the department budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Coaching

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

CST Industries, Inc. seeks a Quality Manager to lead the local Quality team in DeKalb, IL. You will own and improve the Quality Management System, oversee CAPA processes, and drive KPI reporting to ensure audit readiness and conformity across operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating supplier audits, managing calibration programs, and communicating quality requirements to internal and external stakeholders. Strong Lean/Six Sigma experience is preferred.