Laitram Machinery · 16 hours ago
Quality Assurance Supervisor
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expLaitram Machinery is a pioneering company in the manufacturing of high-performance shrimp-peeling equipment and other food processing machinery. The Quality Assurance Supervisor will lead the quality team, manage the Quality Management System, and drive quality initiatives while collaborating with various departments to enhance processes and resolve quality issues.
IndustrialIndustrial DesignManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Jason Enriquez
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and oversee the quality team, ensuring daily effectiveness and ongoing professional growth
Champion the development, implementation, and maintenance of the QMS, ensuring compliance with standards and regulatory requirements
Drive root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization
Collaborate with production, engineering, materials management, and customer service to resolve quality issues and enhance processes
Support and lead internal and customer audits; act as a primary representative for quality matters with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies
Analyze and report quality metrics—defect rates, yield, customer complaints—using data to inform strategic and operational decisions
Manage supplier quality, from qualification and evaluation to ongoing performance management and issue resolution
Facilitate employee training in quality standards, problem-solving, and process improvement
Advocate for a culture of quality, safety, and proactive improvement at all levels of the business—including our global entities
Own documentation, change control, and communication for all quality-related processes and improvements
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in quality assurance/control leadership in a manufacturing/OEM environment
Deep familiarity with quality systems, Lean/Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and CAPA methodologies
Experience leading or facilitating projects and cross-functional teams
Strong communication and data analysis skills
Ability to operate effectively with autonomy in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment
Preferred
Experience in the food processing equipment or industrial machinery sector
Quality certifications (CQE, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, etc.)
Experience supporting global or multi-site operations
Bachelor's degree in related field (such as Quality Engineering, Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering with quality focus, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management)
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
4 weeks PTO
12 paid holidays
On campus gym/pharmacy/wellness center
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Stem cell treatment
IVF
And many more
Company
Laitram Machinery
Laitram Machinery is a manufacturer of nut pasteurizers, steam cookers, blanchers, and seafood processing equipment.
201-500 employees
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General Manager
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