Manager of Quality and Process Improvement

VEKA East, Inc. | Burke County, NC

VEKA East, Inc., part of VEKA North America and the family‑owned global VEKA Group, is a growing manufacturing facility in Burke County, NC seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality assurance, ISO 9001 compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is a key member of the Operations Leadership Team with strong career growth potential.

• Manage and continuously improve the Quality Management System (ISO 9001)
• Lead Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) activities
• Drive continuous improvement, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Analyze manufacturing processes using SPC, Minitab, or QI Macros
• Manage non-conformances, audits, defect tracking, and quality reporting
• Interface with customers and suppliers on quality and reliability issues
• Implement and maintain supplier quality management programs
• Lead, train, and develop the Quality Department team
• Support warranty investigations and root cause analysis
• Travel as required

• Strong background in manufacturing quality systems
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams in a production environment
• Advanced knowledge of statistical analysis, root cause analysis, and SPC
• Self‑driven, detail‑oriented, and improvement focused

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or Quality + 3 years experience
• Associate degree + 8 years manufacturing quality experience
• Project Management experience preferred

• Growing manufacturing facility with long‑term stability
• Leadership role with visibility and real impact
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuous improvement, people‑focused culture
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; profit sharing; generous PTO; disability and life insurance; and a 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Family‑friendly work environment that supports work–life balance, aligned with the mission: "We Care. We Act. We Grow."