JTS · 12 hours ago
Quality Control Manager
Caldwell, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expJTS is seeking a Quality Inspection Manager responsible for leading the Quality Inspection function across manufacturing operations. This role ensures inspection processes support manufacturing throughput while maintaining compliance with standards and customer requirements.
Industrial ManufacturingManufacturingService IndustrySmall and Medium Businesses
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
JTS, a Mission Critical Group Company, is a proud American industrial manufacturer specializing in the areas of Power Packaging and Power Distribution.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-10Acquired
Leadership Team
Ben Faux
Chief Financial Officer - VP of Accounting and Finance
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