Praxt Talent · 12 hours ago
Quality Manager
Humble, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPraxt Talent is a privately held manufacturing organization seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality systems and people during a period of operational growth. The role involves overseeing quality assurance and control activities, building scalable processes, and managing a growing quality team while ensuring compliance with internal standards and customer requirements.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Bill Armstrong
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all plant-level quality operations, ensuring compliance with internal standards and customer requirements
Own and maintain the site’s ISO 9001 quality management system, including audits, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts
Build, coach, and manage a growing quality team, including salaried and hourly employees (engineers, specialists, lab technicians, inspectors/auditors)
Establish structure and priorities within a quality department that is still being developed
Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for quality issues across production and supply chain
Partner closely with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to identify risks and implement sustainable quality improvements
Lead internal and external audits, manage non-conformances, and ensure timely resolution and documentation
Oversee incoming material inspection, in-process quality checks, and final product verification
Develop and track key quality metrics; communicate trends, risks, and recommendations to plant leadership
Support new product introductions and process changes by defining quality requirements, inspection methods, and validation plans
Promote a culture of accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement throughout the operation
Qualification
Required
Proven people leader with experience managing both salaried and hourly employees
Experience leading quality functions within a manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001
Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions
Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
Comfortable operating in environments where systems and processes are still being built
Able to 'plug in' quickly, prioritize effectively, and bring structure without over-engineering
Strong communicator who can work cross-functionally and influence at multiple levels
5–8+ years of relevant quality experience within manufacturing (years are a guideline, not a hard requirement)
Prior experience in a leadership role is required; individual contributor profiles will not be a fit
Preferred
Manufacturing experience involving metal, carbon, steel, or similar industrial environments is strongly preferred
Technical product knowledge (e.g., resin or chemical processes) can be learned — leadership capability cannot
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is a plus, but equivalent experience and certifications will be considered
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement plan with company contribution
Paid time off
Additional employee support programs
Company
Praxt Talent
Praxt is a recruitment firm specializing in sourcing top-tier talent.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase