QA (Quality Assurance) Manager - Extrusion - Houston, TX

Summary & Description

This full-time position is focused on ensuring product and process excellence by leading the Quality Assurance department. The ideal candidate is a proactive QA professional with a strong background in quality management, preferably in plastic manufacturing, and experience implementing quality systems and leading cross-functional teams. This is a strategic role with significant opportunity to drive continuous improvement and uphold the highest standards across all operations.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems, policies, and procedures aligned with business objectives.
  
  

• Inspect raw materials and finished products according to inspection plans; make decisions on batch release or blocking.
  
  

• Lead, manage, and coordinate the Quality Assurance department and its staff.
  
  

• Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Operations, R&D) to ensure consistent, high-quality service and product delivery.
  
  

• Communicate quality-related findings, interpretations, and reports to management and external customers.
  
  

Key Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
  
  

• Strategic thinking with problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presentation skills.
  
  

Educational & Other Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
  
  

• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality assurance/quality control; experience in plastic manufacturing preferred.
  
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce).
  
  

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and capable of working independently.
  
  

• Effective cross-functional collaboration skills.
  
  

• Preferred bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or German.

Location:

• Manufacturing facility will be built in the Houston area ETA 2026