Make your mark in this hands-on quality management role where your expertise can help move products from the first stitch to the front line. Take ownership of a critical quality department with an established industrial textile manufacturer where you’ll have the full support of the executive team, leading quality within a 100,000-square-foot manufacturing operation where nearly 65% of the products assembled support the U.S. Government. Earn up to 110,000/year in this career where you can feel good knowing your expertise reaches far beyond the factory floor and is critical in keeping our military and country safe.
Weckworth Manufacturing, a leading contract sewing and industrial textile manufacturer, is seeking a Quality Manager in Haysville, KS. Relocation assistance may be considered for a highly qualified candidate.
If you have 5+ years of Quality Management experience in a manufacturing environment, AS9100D certified, and a proven track record of leading and developing a quality team, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a hands-on leadership role.
Why an Elite Quality Manager would join the Weckworth team:
- Competitive Pay: Earn approximately $110,000 annually, depending on experience.
- Great Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, paid holidays, PTO, and vacation.
- Consistent Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 6:30 AM–5:00 PM, with a half-day on Friday from 7:30 AM–11:30 AM.
- Make a Real Impact: Take ownership of the Quality Department and play a key role in maintaining the standards that keep products, customers, and the company moving forward.
- Lead a Team: Manage, train, mentor, and develop a six-person Quality team while building a culture of accountability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.
- Strong Leadership Support: Work directly with ownership and management, with the support needed to make decisions and drive improvements.
- Career Growth: Bring your ideas to the table, improve processes, strengthen the quality system, and help shape the future of the department.
- Overtime Opportunity: The position averages 45+ hours per week when needed.
- Established Manufacturer: Join a company with a 100,000 square foot facility and a strong reputation for producing high-quality manufactured products across multiple industries.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage all quality control and quality assurance functions across the manufacturing facility.
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality strategies, systems, procedures, and performance standards.
- Oversee inspection and compliance activities to ensure products meet required specifications and quality standards.
- Maintain quality documentation and ensure compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
- Serve as the point of contact for customer quality audits, inspections, and compliance inquiries.
- Work with Purchasing and suppliers to ensure raw materials and components meet required quality standards before production.
- Provide technical support and corrective solutions for customer and supplier quality concerns.
- Implement root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action plans, and process audits for continual improvement.
- Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, reduce defects, and strengthen quality performance.
- Manage, train, and mentor quality inspectors, supervisors, and support staff.
- Develop training programs to enhance quality awareness and establish accountability for quality performance across departments.
- Interpret technical drawings, patterns, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Support compliance with current ISO 9001and AS9100 requirements.
- Maintain a combination of plant-floor and office responsibilities while working closely with production teams and company leadership.
- Participate in supplier and customer audits, including occasional travel as required.
About the Company:
Weckworth Manufacturing, Inc. is an established industrial textile manufacturer in Haysville, Kansas, specializing in military and commercial contract sewing, custom textile manufacturing, and design and engineering. With a 100,000-square-foot facility and advanced manufacturing capabilities, Weckworth serves government, military, aerospace, and commercial industries, with nearly 65% of products assembled supporting the U.S. Government. The company combines experienced craftsmanship, engineering expertise, and modern manufacturing capabilities to deliver products from the first stitch to the front line.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
