This Quality Manager (ISO 9001, Lean/Six Sigma) - Distribution/Supply Chain - Position Features:

• Direct Hire - with occasional domestic/international travel
• Onsite in Irving, TX - active floor engagement
• Pay up to $100,000/year - DOE plus benefits

Make Quality Your Impact Zone!
Are you a hands-on Quality Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves building systems that actually work?

We’re looking for a driven, detail-oriented leader to own quality operations across a high-volume distribution network supporting the Retail DIY and plumbing wholesale industries. If you enjoy turning complex processes into streamlined, scalable solutions—and collaborating across teams to make it happen—this could be your next big move.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Own and lead Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) across inbound, in-process, and outbound operations
• Build and manage supplier quality programs (audits, scorecards, corrective actions, performance tracking)
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA), CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Implement and maintain inspection plans for high-SKU product lines
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality management systems
• Leverage Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma methodologies to reduce defects and improve efficiency
• Support and enhance PPP (Production Part Approval Process) and product qualification workflows
• Maintain traceability, documentation, reporting, and recall readiness programs
• Partner with Engineering, Sourcing, and Supply Chain on new product launches and supplier onboarding

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of Quality Management experience in manufacturing or distribution environments
• Strong expertise in ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools
• Experience managing quality in a high-SKU, complex product environment
• Proven track record with supplier quality management
• Strong knowledge of: Root Cause Analysis (RCA); Fishbone Analysis; CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions)
• Experience with PPP (Production Part Approval Process) or similar product validation processes
• Proficiency with ERP/WMS systems, including: SAP Oracle
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• High-impact visibility across operations, engineering, and supply chain
• Opportunity to shape and scale quality systems across a growing product portfolio
• Work in a fast-moving, collaborative environment where your ideas matter
• Competitive salary + career growth potential

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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