JTS · 1 day ago
Quality Control Manager
Caldwell, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expJTS is a company focused on manufacturing operations, and they are seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead the Quality Inspection function. The role involves managing inspection teams, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to support production efficiency.
Financial ServicesHealth CareInsuranceLife Insurance
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Quality Inspection team across manufacturing locations, ensuring appropriate staffing, coverage, and skill alignment
Own inspection resource planning, including headcount, shift coverage, cross-training, and workload balancing to support production schedules
Ensure inspection activities are executed in alignment with daily, weekly, and forecasted production requirements
Partner with Manufacturing leadership to prioritize inspection activities based on production flow, bottlenecks, and critical build schedules
Establish and monitor inspection performance metrics, including throughput, backlog, first-pass yield, rework, and defect trends
Direct daily execution of in-process and final inspections to minimize production delays and quality escapes
Identify and escalate quality risks that may impact production output, delivery commitments, or customer satisfaction
Develop standardized inspection procedures, work instructions, and acceptance criteria to ensure consistency and efficiency
Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) related to inspection failures, defects, and production disruptions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inspection efficiency, defect prevention, and operational effectiveness
Collaborate with Engineering to improve manufacturability, inspection methods, and design-for-quality practices
Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards, certifications, and regulatory requirements (ISO, UL, ASME, etc.)
Support internal and external audits related to inspection processes and execution
Provide clear and timely reporting to leadership on inspection capacity, staffing needs, risks, and quality performance
Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, safety, and collaboration within the inspection and operations teams
Serve as a key quality interface for production-related customer concerns, audits, and issue resolution when applicable
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field required
8–10+ years of experience in Quality or Manufacturing environments, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Proven experience leading inspection or quality execution teams in a manufacturing setting
Strong understanding of production workflows, inspection capacity planning, and quality systems
Experience balancing quality compliance with production efficiency and operational demands
Knowledge of ISO 9001 or equivalent Quality Management Systems
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Data-driven mindset with experience using KPIs and metrics to drive decisions
High degree of professionalism, integrity, and accountability
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies (certification preferred)
Company
JTS
What do you get when you choose JTS? The best benefits and insurance products for you and your team, the most knowledgeable experts and a level of dependable and personal service that goes beyond what others in the industry can offer.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Starling
President/CEO
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