Senior Quality Manager: Prefab Construction

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 130,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kodiak Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager for a large-scale commercial construction prefabrication facility in Richmond, VA. You will build and lead the quality program, partner with manufacturing leadership, and drive continuous improvement across sheet metal fabrication, piping, welding, and modular assembly.

The role requires 7+ years in quality leadership, strong QMS experience, and a track record in Lean and Six Sigma.

Qualifications

7+ years of quality leadership experience in manufacturing, construction, fabrication, or prefabrication.
Experience developing and implementing a Quality Management System (QMS).
Experience leading quality teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and quality management principles.
Experience performing root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and quality reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Build, implement, and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS) for a commercial construction prefabrication facility.
Develop quality standards, inspection procedures, and work instructions for sheet metal fabrication, mechanical piping, welding, and assembly operations.
Establish quality metrics including: First-pass yield, Defect rates, Rework, Process capability.
Develop Statistical Process Control (SPC) programs and use data to identify trends and drive improvements.
Lead process audits and ensure compliance with company standards and customer specifications.
Build, mentor, and lead a team of Quality Inspectors.
Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Project Management to resolve quality issues.
Lead root cause investigations using 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, FMEA.
Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste and improve productivity.
Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards including ASME, SMACNA, AWS, and customer specifications.
Prepare quality reports, KPIs, and trend analyses for leadership.