Quality Assurance Production Manager
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company: Versa Desk
Location: Los Angeles On the manufacturing floor
Job Type: Full-time On-site
About Versa Desk
Versa Desk is a forward-thinking manufacturer dedicated to delivering high-quality ergonomic
desk solutions. We blend advanced materials precision assembly and a culture of continuous
improvement to create products our customers love. Join a hands-on team where your expertise
directly impacts efficiency quality and product success on the floor.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance / Production Manager to lead manufacturing
floor operations. This role blends hands-on leadership with developing and enforcing quality
standards SOPs and continuous improvement initiatives. Youll work closely with production
teams to streamline processes reduce waste improve product quality and ensure on-time
delivery. Were looking for someone who takes ownership leads by example and inspires the
team to take pride in high-quality work.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
What We Offer
Join Us
If youre a hands-on leader passionate about quality operational excellence and building strong
production teams wed love to hear from you. Please submit your resume detailing relevant
experience along with a brief cover letter highlighting the most impactful SOPs or process
improvements youve led. Certifications such as CQE CQA or Six Sigma are a plus.
Versa Desk is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Location: Los Angeles On the manufacturing floor
Job Type: Full-time On-site
About Versa Desk
Versa Desk is a forward-thinking manufacturer dedicated to delivering high-quality ergonomic
desk solutions. We blend advanced materials precision assembly and a culture of continuous
improvement to create products our customers love. Join a hands-on team where your expertise
directly impacts efficiency quality and product success on the floor.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance / Production Manager to lead manufacturing
floor operations. This role blends hands-on leadership with developing and enforcing quality
standards SOPs and continuous improvement initiatives. Youll work closely with production
teams to streamline processes reduce waste improve product quality and ensure on-time
delivery. Were looking for someone who takes ownership leads by example and inspires the
team to take pride in high-quality work.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop document and implement clear SOPs and work instructions across all
- assembly and production processes.
- Lead floor-level quality assurance activities including in-process inspections root cause
- analysis corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Establish and monitor key performance metrics (DPPM yield scrap rate cycle time
- OEE) and drive measurable improvements.
- Partner with Production Engineering and Supply Chain to streamline workflows
- improve throughput and reduce waste.
- Oversee deviation investigations non-conformances and change control processes to
- maintain product integrity.
- Implement and manage structured problem-solving systems such as 8D CAPA and
- preventive action programs.
- Lead Gemba walks and provides hands-on coaching to supervisors and operators to
- ensure standards are followed consistently.
- Support new product introductions (NPIs) with process validation risk assessments and
- pilot builds.
- Ensure compliance with ISO IATF and internal quality standards; maintain audit
- readiness at all times.
- Develop and deliver training programs to strengthen floor capability and accountability.
- Promote and enforce a safe work environment including adherence to SOPs and safety
- protocols.
- Mentor and develop supervisors and technicians to build a high-performing production
- team.
Qualifications
- 10 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Production Management within a
- manufacturing environment
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Quality or a related field (or
- equivalent hands-on experience)
- Proven success building and implementing SOPs work instructions and structured
- quality systems on the production floor
- Strong command of core quality tools and methodologies including APQP FMEA 8D
- CAPA SPC MSA and root cause analysis
- Demonstrated experience driving Lean manufacturing initiatives (Kaizen Kanban
- SMED VSM OEE) with measurable operational improvements
- Track record of improving key manufacturing metrics such as yield scrap rate cycle
- time DPPM and on-time delivery
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings BOMs process routing and technical
- specifications with confidence
- Hands-on leadership style with proven experience mentoring supervisors technicians
- and production teams
- Experience preparing for and maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 IATF 16949 or
- similar quality standards
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems MES SPC software and Microsoft Office tools.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- Medical dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunity to shape quality culture and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborative hands-on work environment
- Career growth and leadership development
Join Us
If youre a hands-on leader passionate about quality operational excellence and building strong
production teams wed love to hear from you. Please submit your resume detailing relevant
experience along with a brief cover letter highlighting the most impactful SOPs or process
improvements youve led. Certifications such as CQE CQA or Six Sigma are a plus.
Versa Desk is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- FDA Regulations
- Food Industry
- Food Safety Experience
- ISO 9001
- Quality Systems
- Food Processing
- Quality Control
- Quality Management
- QA/QC
- Selenium
- HACCP
About Company
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