Quality Manager | BlueWorx
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay: $95-110k
BlueWorx is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with ISO standards, driving continuous improvement initiatives, overseeing supplier and customer quality concerns, and leading cross-functional problem-solving efforts.
This is a leadership opportunity for a quality professional with strong analytical ability, audit experience, and a passion for operational excellence.
Position Overview
The Quality Manager is responsible for maintaining and improving quality systems, supporting manufacturing operations, leading corrective action efforts, and driving data-driven quality improvements across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Management System (QMS) & Compliance
- Maintain and improve the Quality Management System in alignment with ISO 9001:2015
- Ensure compliance with document control and records management requirements
- Lead internal and external audit preparation, execution, and corrective action follow-up
- Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and quality procedures
Continuous Improvement & Data Analysis
- Perform analysis on defects, nonconformances, and yield trends
- Utilize statistical and analytical tools to support quality decision-making
- Present quality metrics, risks, and improvement initiatives to leadership
- Lead continuous improvement efforts using structured methodologies
Root Cause Analysis & CAPA
- Lead investigations using:
- 5 Whys
- Fishbone diagrams
- Fault tree analysis
- Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and prevent recurrence of issues
Nonconformance & Customer Quality
- Manage nonconforming materials and disposition processes
- Investigate and resolve customer quality concerns
- Coordinate cross-functional corrective action activities
Supplier Quality Management
- Support supplier qualification and performance initiatives
- Collaborate with suppliers and purchasing teams to improve material quality
- Oversee incoming inspection and testing processes
Leadership & Cross-Functional Support
- Mentor and develop quality personnel
- Support engineering, operations, and supply chain teams with quality initiatives
- Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific discipline preferred
- Minimum 5–8 years of Quality Assurance/Quality Control experience in manufacturing
- Experience managing:
- ISO 9001:2015 systems
- Audits
- CAPA programs
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong understanding of:
- Root cause analysis
- Statistical analysis
- Quality metrics and reporting
- Proficiency with:
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis tools
- Minitab (preferred)
- Manufacturing or chemical process experience preferred
Core Competencies
- Data-driven decision making
- Leadership and team development
- Cross-functional communication and collaboration
- Problem-solving and process improvement
- Compliance and attention to detail
Work Environment
- Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment
- Participation in audits, meetings, and cross-functional projects
- Occasional travel may be required
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Reduction in defects and nonconformances
- CAPA effectiveness and closure rates
- Audit readiness and compliance performance
- Supplier quality improvements
- Timely customer complaint resolution
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