Team Manager Quality

TVH Group; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite health clinic

Exceptional 401(k) match up to 6%

Onsite preschool

Full-service restaurant

Onsite gym

Job summary

TVH is seeking a dynamic Quality Team Manager in Olathe, KS to lead a 15-person QA team and drive operational excellence. You will foster an inclusive, high-performance culture, optimize quality processes, and align standards with modern frameworks.

The role emphasizes people leadership, continuous improvement, and strong data-driven decision making to ensure product quality and supply chain integrity in a global company known for innovation.

Qualifications

• Leadership and coaching experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong analytic skills with ability to interpret quality metrics.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar QMS frameworks.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a ~15-person QA team to achieve performance targets.
• Drive continuous improvement and streamline workflows.
• Maintain and optimize QMS processes aligned with ISO 9001 or similar frameworks.
• Oversee inspections, non-conforming product tracking, and customer quality issues.
• Collaborate with P&P, Logistics, and Sales to resolve quality issues and maintain supply chain integrity.
• Track KPIs and provide actionable quality metrics to leadership.

Skills

People leadership

Coaching

Quality mindset

Communication

Data analytics

ISO 9001

Process improvement

Planning

Team development

Tools

Quality inspection

Job description

Job Summary

Team Manager QualityFull-Time | Quality Assurance | Olathe, KSSUMMARYWe are seeking a dynamic, results-driven Quality Team Manager to lead our Quality Assurance technical team (approximately 15 employees) and drive operational excellence. You will foster an inclusive, high-performance culture, optimize quality processes, and align operational standards with modern quality frameworks.

Role and Responsibilities

• People Leadership and Talent Development: Lead, mentor, and empower team members so they can be utilized to their full potential. Conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Change Leadership and Continuous Improvement: Serve as a change agent by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, eliminate bottlenecks, and adopt modern quality standard operating procedures.
• Quality Management Systems (QMS): Maintain, enforce, and optimize process controls aligned with ISO 9001 (or equivalent QMS frameworks) to ensure product compliance, consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Operational Execution: Oversee the daily organization of First Article Inspections, Incoming Receiving Inspections, Non-Conforming Product (NCP) tracking, and Customer Quality Complaints. Conduct regular team briefings.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with P&P, Logistics, and Sales to quickly resolve technical issues, handle vendor and customer quality escalations, and maintain supply chain integrity.
• Performance and Data Analytics: Track KPIs, evaluate departmental productivity, and deliver actionable quality metrics to senior leadership to drive performance targets.

Education / Experience

• Leadership and Coaching: Strong track record as an empathetic leader and genuine people manager with effective coaching, team-building, and conflict-resolution capabilities.
• Growth Mindset and Ownership: High adaptability and flexibility with a strong sense of responsibility, initiative, and a drive to learn and scale within the role.
• Process and QMS Expertise: Demonstrated experience working within or managing processes under ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
• Problem-Solving and Data Analysis: Strong analytical mindset with proven experience in root cause analysis and the ability to process quality metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a reliable, discreet team player who collaborates constructively across departments.
• Technical Background: Solid understanding of quality inspection protocols, precision measurement tools, and technical documentation (e.g., print evaluation, tolerances).
• Planning and Organization: Excellent organizational, time management, and planning skills, with stress resilience in a dynamic environment.
• Product Knowledge (Plus): Familiarity with industrial equipment, off-road machinery, and/or replacement parts is advantageous but not required.

People & Culture

You’ll be part of a people-centric culture where your well-being truly matters.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• unique perks like an onsite health clinic
• exceptional dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%
• onsite preschool
• full-service restaurant
• access to an onsite gym to help you stay active and energized
• regular team events
• collaborative, welcoming environment
• Opportunities for professional development, including access to LinkedIn Learning and a variety of in-house and external training programs
• The chance to grow both personally and professionally in a dynamic, scale-up environment, backed by the strength and stability of a global company, TVH

Company Overview

TVH is a parts specialist for quality parts and accessories for material handling, industrial vehicles, and construction and agricultural equipment. Working at TVH is opting for a company that excels as an international market leader and is well-known for its unstoppable craving for innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TVH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TVH will not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older.