Springs Window Fashions · 1 week ago
Senior Quality Manager
Waukegan, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $156K/yr
8+ years expSprings Window Fashions is a leader in the window treatments industry, and they are seeking a Senior Quality Manager to lead and manage the organization’s quality management system. This role involves driving continuous improvement and overseeing quality assurance and control teams to ensure compliance with internal, customer, and regulatory standards.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, FDA, or other applicable standards
Establish quality objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) to align with organizational goals
Lead internal quality audits and management reviews
Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
Oversee inspection, testing, and verification activities to ensure product conformance to specifications
Manage corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes, root cause analysis, and risk assessments
Approve quality documentation including inspection plans, procedures, and certifications
Ensure traceability, documentation, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements
Lead, mentor, and develop the quality engineering, inspection, and compliance teams
Coordinate training to improve quality awareness and technical competence across departments
Evaluate performance and provide coaching to enhance team effectiveness
Provide a "Best Experience" to all contacts by consistently following our "Core Value and Cultural Behaviors"
Manage supplier quality programs including audits, evaluations, and performance monitoring
Serve as the primary quality contact for customers, managing quality-related communications and issue resolution
Support new product introductions (NPI) and design reviews to ensure quality is built into processes from the start
Implement lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce defects, waste, and variability
Analyze quality data and trends to drive improvement projects
Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and operations to enhance process capability and reliability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Management, or related field
8+ years of experience in quality management roles within manufacturing, automotive, or similar industries
Proven track record of managing a quality team and leading audits and certifications
Strong understanding of ISO, AS, or IATF standards and regulatory requirements
Expertise in root cause analysis, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, MSA, and control plans
Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills
Proficiency with quality software tools (e.g., SAP QM, Minitab, or similar)
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering, Quality Management, or related field
Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match of eligible contributions
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Paid sick time at an amount that meets or exceeds all local requirements
Paid vacation time (pro-rated for 2025 based on start date)
Eleven paid holidays per year
One paid volunteer day off per year
Company
Springs Window Fashions
Springs Window Fashions supplies leading retailers and distributors with a complete line of blinds, shades, specialty treatments.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-07-28Acquired
Leadership Team
Chetan Balsara, PMP
Chief Information Officer
Sara Derbick
Senior Executive Assistant to CEO & EVP of Integrated Supply Chain
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