Quality Manager

Mestex is seeking an experienced, hands-on Quality / Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead our quality management, environmental compliance, and workplace safety initiatives at our Dallas manufacturing facility.

This is a key leadership opportunity for a professional who is passionate about continuous improvement, operational excellence, and building a strong culture of quality and safety.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in manufacturing environments, a strong understanding of ISO management systems, and the ability to collaborate across departments to drive measurable improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management & Continuous Improvement

- Lead and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.

- Oversee quality assurance and quality control activities for incoming materials, in-process manufacturing, and finished products.

- Develop, implement, and maintain quality policies, procedures, and documentation.

- Investigate customer quality concerns, identify root causes, and coordinate corrective actions.

- Partner with Purchasing and Operations to establish and monitor supplier quality requirements.

- Support customer audits, supplier assessments, and internal quality audits.

- Monitor quality performance metrics, analyze trends, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

- Coordinate quarterly management reviews and reporting requirements.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

- Maintain the Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with ISO 14001 requirements.

- Partner with Operations to promote a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace.

- Ensure safety procedures, training, documentation, and recordkeeping align with applicable OSHA and regulatory requirements.

- Identify safety and environmental training needs and coordinate appropriate programs.

- Support environmental compliance initiatives, inspections, and corrective actions.

- Promote employee awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement in workplace safety.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and other departments to improve processes and product quality.

- Establish measurable quality, environmental, and safety objectives aligned with business goals.

- Develop and maintain reporting systems that track performance and compliance.

- Support operational efficiency while maintaining a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance.

- Encourage a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required

- Minimum of 5 years of experience working with quality and environmental management systems.

- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.

- Experience working with contract manufacturers, suppliers, or distributors.

- Strong understanding of quality processes, compliance documentation, and performance reporting.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and leadership.

- Willingness to travel as business needs require.

Preferred

- Bachelor's degree in Quality, Safety, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related discipline.

- Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

- Experience supporting internal and external audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Familiarity with OSHA compliance and workplace safety programs.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who takes ownership, leads by example, and understands that quality and safety are shared responsibilities across the organization.

Our ideal candidate is someone who:

- Is comfortable working directly with manufacturing teams on the production floor.

- Can balance regulatory compliance with practical operational solutions.

- Communicates effectively with employees, managers, customers, and suppliers.

- Takes initiative, follows through, and holds themselves accountable for results.

- Is passionate about developing processes, improving performance, and supporting long-term organizational success.

Join Our Team

At Mestex, we believe that quality, safety, and continuous improvement are essential to our success. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by strengthening our management systems, supporting our employees, and helping drive operational excellence.

Interested in joining Mestex? We encourage qualified candidates to apply!

Mestex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics.