LEER - Manager, Quality

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational Quality & Floor Support


* Lead daily in-process quality checks and inspections across fiberglass and aluminum operations - including mold inspection, lamination, prep, paint, final finish, assembly, and transportation.


* Partner with production teams to identify and resolve issues in real time using PDCA and structured problem-solving tools (5-Why, Fishbone, DMAIC, PPS).


* Conduct and document first-piece, in-process, and final audit inspections to verify conformance to standards and specifications.


* Support and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) through PDCA review and follow-up audits.


* Maintain control plans, inspection standards, and check sheets to reinforce process consistency.


* Foster a culture of defect prevention, accountability, and quality ownership on the floor.

Data Analysis & Reporting


* Collect, analyze, and interpret production and quality data (scrap, defects, rework, warranty, FPY).


* Track and communicate improvement progress through PDCA-based reports, trend charts, and dashboards.


* Present quality performance data and root cause findings to senior management.


* Use data to monitor the "Check" and "Act" phases of PDCA cycles and ensure sustainability of improvements.


* Provide visual management tools such as Pareto charts, control charts, and trend analysis to support data-driven decision-making.

Quality Systems, Audits & Process Discipline


* Plan, schedule, and execute internal quality audits to ensure adherence to the principles and discipline of ISO 9001 (certification not required), as well as LEER's internal standards and customer requirements.


* Conduct layered process audits (LPAs), 5S audits, and workstation verifications to maintain process control and consistency.


* Document audit findings, coordinate corrective actions, and validate closure through PDCA-based follow-up.


* Maintain and improve quality procedures, inspection criteria, and work instructions to support a structured and disciplined quality system.


* Participate in supplier and customer reviews to communicate quality expectations and improvements.


* Ensure that all quality documentation supports traceability, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement & Process Development


* Champion PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) as the foundation of LEER's continuous improvement system.


* Lead and facilitate PDCA problem-solving projects addressing recurring defects or process gaps.


* Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC methods to reduce variation, improve first-pass yield, and enhance process capability.


* Lead or support Kaizen events, process validations, and quality improvement workshops.


* Partner with design and manufacturing engineering on new product introductions to ensure manufacturability and quality readiness.


* Identify and share best practices across fiberglass and aluminum...