Regional Quality Manager

Integrated Power Services•Shreveport, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

IPS is built on a foundation of strong leadership, guided by our shared values of safety, accountability, integrity, teamwork, entrepreneurial spirit, and customer-focus. As a leader at IPS, you’ll be able to shape strategic initiatives, inspire teams, and influence the future of our organization. We are looking for servant leaders who have a action-oriented and committed to delivering unmatched customer and employee experiences. Your leadership will drive transformative projects, redefine industry standards, and leave a lasting legacy. At IPS, you’ll find a platform for high potential growth, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. If you’re ready to lead with vision and inspire innovation, apply now and become a key player in our journey to redefine success! The Regional Quality Manager, based on site at our Shreveport, LA facility, provides leadership, oversight, and technical expertise to ensure compliance with IPS’s Integrated Management System (IMS), including: ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards, as well as nuclear program requirements (10CFR50 Appendix B, 10CFR21, NQA-1 and CSA N299). This role serves as the primary Quality liaison for all facilities within the assigned region, driving consistency in quality processes, supporting facility quality managers, and overseeing nuclear quality program compliance where applicable. Partners closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain leadership to foster a culture of prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement. While based in Shreveport, this position will include regional support and travel across assigned facilities as required. Travel requirement: Up to 50%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
Minimum 5 years of quality leadership experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment preferred.
Minimum 2 years of experience managing or supporting a nuclear QA program compliant with 10CFR50 Appendix B and NQA-1 preferred.
Proven experience in ISO 9001 and/or integrated QMS implementation preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; experience with corrective action and root cause methodologies.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills to build relationships across multiple sites.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and data management systems.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time across the assigned region

Nice To Haves

Certified Nuclear Lead Auditor (per ANSI N45.2.23) preferred.
Knowledge of Canadian nuclear standards (CSA N299) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide regional oversight of quality functions, ensuring alignment with corporate Quality objectives and compliance with the IPS Integrated Management System (IMS).
Lead and mentor local Quality Managers, Inspectors, and auditors across multiple facilities.
Drive standardization of processes, documentation, and best practices across the region.
Support site leadership in management reviews, KPI reporting, and continual improvement initiatives in alignment with CIPS (Continuous Improvement Process Solutions).
Facilitate coordination and communication between facilities, corporate quality, and regional operations leadership.
Maintain compliance with 10CFR50 Appendix B, 10CFR21, NQA-1, NRC RG 1.28, EPRI NP-5652, and CSA N299 requirements.
Assist in developing integrated quality management system to cover industrial and nuclear repair in the US and Canada.
Serve as the regional expert for nuclear industry, purchase order, and specification compliance.
Develop and maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL) and oversee supplier evaluations, audits, and commercial grade dedication (CGD) activities.
Perform and review contract reviews, traveler/work package generation, in-process inspections, and final documentation to ensure full compliance with nuclear program requirements.
Maintain accurate and complete nuclear records and certifications; ensure document control measures prevent the use of outdated or unapproved documentation.
Ensure that corrective and preventive actions are effectively implemented and verified for all nuclear-related nonconformances.
Maintain nuclear training and qualification records (Lead Auditor, Nuclear Inspector, etc.) and provide indoctrination and refresher training to facility personnel.
Support the maintenance and improvement of ISO and customer-specific quality management systems.
Lead initiatives to move quality ownership and accountability to the lowest level of the organization.
Ensure that corrective and preventive actions are effectively implemented and verified for all nonconformances.
Conduct internal and supplier audits and facilitate corrective action closeouts.
Maintain calibration systems, including M&TE logs and out-of-tolerance evaluations.
Oversee documentation of inspection and testing requirements, including hold/witness points and verification of acceptance criteria.
Drive continuous improvement using data analysis, KPI tracking, and trending of quality metrics (nonconformances, warranty, rework, audit results, etc.).
Support integration of Lean tools and human performance error-reduction techniques to minimize waste and defects.
Develop and deliver training for technicians, engineers, and project managers on quality system compliance, nuclear requirements, and human performance.
Mentor site quality personnel in audit techniques, root cause analysis, and effective corrective action.
Coordinate and verify qualifications and certifications for quality and technical staff across the region.