Senior Quality & Continuous Improvement Leader

WITRON Group; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WITRON Group is seeking a Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement Manager to lead quality systems and process enhancements across US WIOSS sites. You will drive metrics, manage QA/CI teams, and deliver corrective actions while building cross-functional partnerships to raise standards.

The role emphasizes strategic direction, risk mitigation, and scalable, standardized operations with strong analytics and Lean Six Sigma foundation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management, engineering or similar discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing management.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in quality assurance.
• Experience in WIOSS operations management preferred.
• Experience leading quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement functions across all WIOSS US sites.
• Manage direct and indirect teams, including QA Leads / Analysts, Continuous Improvement Specialists, Master Data Analysts, Site Management and external vendors.
• Oversee hiring, performance management, employee development, succession planning, and team structure.
• Manage departmental resources, including staffing, budgeting, and allocation of resources across quality and improvement initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance policies, standards, and compliance requirements across sites.
• Oversee audits, corrective actions, and follow-up activities to ensure compliance and effective issue resolution.
• Define, monitor, and report on quality KPIs and organizational performance metrics.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency, productivity, quality, and standardization across the organization.
• Identify, prioritize, and sponsor improvement initiatives and transformation projects aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure training is developed and delivered to support standardization and consistent implementation across sites.
• Provide strategic direction on quality standards, process improvement, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align quality and continuous improvement priorities with operational and business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

WIOSS OPM

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in management or engineering

Job description

WITRON Group is seeking a Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement Manager to lead quality systems and process enhancements across US WIOSS sites. You will drive metrics, manage QA/CI teams, and deliver corrective actions while building cross-functional partnerships to raise standards.

The role emphasizes strategic direction, risk mitigation, and scalable, standardized operations with strong analytics and Lean Six Sigma foundation.