Remote Quality Manager: Supplier Excellence & CI

Ladders; United States; Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Wellness program

401K match

Stock discount

Career growth

Fertility support

Diversity ERGs

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Manager of Quality (Hybrid) to oversee quality across internal and contract manufacturing sites in a fast-paced consumer goods setting. You will partner with cross-functional teams to support new product launches, resolve site issues, and strengthen quality systems with data-driven defect analysis.

The role emphasizes supplier performance, audits, and continuous improvement, with remote work options and a focus on robust quality governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering is required.
• ISO, Six Sigma, and ASQ certifications are preferred.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience.
• Proven track record in supplier and vendor management.
• Strong data analysis skills with experience working with large data sets.
• Auditing experience for compliance and improvement.
• Practical manufacturing experience, especially in process-oriented environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly vendor performance meetings and conduct comprehensive audits.
• Provide quality oversight to internal manufacturing sites and contract manufacturers.
• Review data to identify defect trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support new product launches by overseeing R&D trials and quality standards.
• Serve as primary escalation point for site issues and develop control plans.
• Manage new supplier qualifications and validate vendor CAPAs.
• Develop and deliver quality-related training across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Vendor management

Data analysis

Auditing

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Manager of Quality (Hybrid) to oversee quality across internal and contract manufacturing sites in a fast-paced consumer goods setting. You will partner with cross-functional teams to support new product launches, resolve site issues, and strengthen quality systems with data-driven defect analysis.

The role emphasizes supplier performance, audits, and continuous improvement, with remote work options and a focus on robust quality governance.