Quality Manager

The role plays a mission-critical part in safeguarding product integrity and operational excellence for the only distribution center in the United States. This site sets the standard for quality and performance across the North American market. The role is responsible for establishing and enforcing Quality Systems plans, procedures, and practices to ensure ISO compliance, drive continuous improvement, and mitigate risk. This position leads a team of 10–15 quality professionals and partners cross-functionally to uphold global quality standards while optimizing cost, cycle time, and customer satisfaction. The position holds the authority to halt production or shipments in cases of noncompliance and drives accountability through rigorous system audits, performance metrics, and process discipline.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of QMM-aligned quality system procedures across the facility.
• Maintain ISO 9001:2008 registration and audit readiness.
• Drive enforcement of incoming, in-process, and outbound quality audits.
• Install visual management systems to monitor KPIs in quality, cost, productivity, and delivery.
• Benchmark quality performance against PTNA and global standards.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve quality, cost, customer satisfaction, and delivery performance.
• Present improvement plans and execute approved projects to drive facility-wide gains.
• Manage and develop 10–15 direct reports, including supervisor, QA inspectors and auditors.
• Support engineering and BPS (Production System) teams in system compliance and quality initiatives.
• Oversee quality operations in the Distribution Services Postponement (DSP) area, including new product introductions.
• Drive corrective action and rework processes with vendors using 8D methodology.
• Define internal packaging requirements and ensure compliance across domestic and international vendors.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or Technology (required)
• MBA or other post-graduate education (preferred)
• Certification as a Lead Auditor (CQM, CQE, CQA – ASQ) required
• 8+ years of commensurate experience may substitute for degree requirements

Qualifications & Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of Quality Systems and audit standards
• Advanced experience in Quality Assurance and Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Proven supervisory and leadership experience in quality environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to influence at all levels; cross-functional leadership capability
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal – across multiple levels
• Demonstrated application of PTNA Service Quality behaviors

Key Skills

Hard Skills

• Logical problem-solving and analytical capability
• Financial acumen, including budgets and cost control
• Personnel management in a high-volume, automated distribution environment
• SAP, Blue Yonder, JDA, or similar WMS systems proficiency
• Expertise in QA methodologies and audit systems

Soft Skills

• Expert-level communication, collaboration, and moderation
• Strong leadership and coaching mindset
• Proficient in change management and strategic thinking
• Experience working across diverse cultural environments
• Ability to manage and influence multiple stakeholders

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: Continually
• Walking/Standing/Mobility: Occasionally
• Keyboarding: Continually
• Lifting/Pushing/Pulling: Rarely (10–25 lbs.)
• Twisting, Stooping, Reaching, Kneeling: Rarely
• Climbing/Crouching: Rarely

Sensory Requirements

• Frequent talking and hearing (in person and by phone)
• Corrected vision required

Environmental Conditions

• Occasional exposure to temperature changes, dust, noise, or packaging chemicals
• Periodic use of safety equipment required

This position is eligible for relocation assistance in accordance with corporate policy.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

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• Great Place to Work™ Certified, 2024
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The U.S. base entry salary for this full-time position starts at $112,900. Compensation offered is dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration several factors, including, but not limited to, the minimum requirements outlined in the job ad, work experience, job knowledge, the position’s work location, and external market conditions when determining the final base pay / salary.

In addition to your base salary, offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses. Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.

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