Blue Square Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to join their team, overseeing the production of high-quality swimming pool equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in plastics manufacturing and/or electronics manufacturing (LED or other lighting technologies). This role is responsible for ensuring that all products meet stringent industry standards, and will develop quality control and quality assurance processes. Ultimately, this role will lead the organization to ISO certification.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Collaborates with engineering to ensure that product designs are feasible and meet quality standards (Built in Quality).
- Focuses on developing, implementing, and maintaining systems and procedures that ensure products meet quality standards.
- Works on improving supplier quality performance and reducing risks associated with supply chain quality.
- Drives initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall quality performance.
- Creates the Quality Management System (QMS) for the organization
- Creates documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and compliance with the quality standards.
- Ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations (NSF, UL, FCC, VGBA), and drives continuous improvement initiatives.
- Conducts root cause analysis and works with the team to implement corrective actions to enhance product quality.
- Develops and implements quality plans, including process controls, testing protocols, and inspection criteria for new product introductions.
- Designs and deploys visual management systems, including dashboards, visual controls, and performance boards, to track key metrics and drive continuous improvement across the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of quality management experience
- A technical degree in quality or engineering
- Experience with Lean manufacturing
- Practical application experience with:
- Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Product Part Approval Process (PPAP)
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Strong knowledge of ISO9001:2015 and Lean/6-Sigma
- RCCA, 8-D, or other problem-solving techniques required.
- Experience standing up a QMS.
ABOUT BLUE SQUARE
The mission of Blue Square is simple: to manufacture and supply the most innovative and high-quality products possible to the pool industry. Every day, we commit ourselves to improving our customer experience and becoming a global leader in pool equipment manufacturing.
Our Core Values guide us:
Integrity: Do what we say we will.
Quality: Provide outstanding products and unsurpassed service that, together, deliver premium value to our customers.
Continuous Improvement: Display a constant desire for progress.
Honest Communication: Communicate fearlessly to build trust.
Initiative: Exhibit a strong will to win by leaning forward and displaying urgency.
Fun: Smile and enjoy the ride.
What We Do
Permanent Equity invests with no intention of selling in family-held companies headquartered in North America. With 14 portfolio companies and a current capital base in excess of $300 million, the firm seeks opportunities to invest in and partner in closely held companies with durable value propositions. The firm's current portfolio includes companies in aerospace, amusement attractions, niche construction, manufacturing & distribution, consumer products, ad tech, recruitment, and niche professional services.
