Senior Manager, Quality Assurance

World Kinect • Webster, TX

2d • Remote

About The Position

At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive. World Fuel is seeking a Senior Manager, Quality Assurance to lead global aviation fuel quality programs that ensure product integrity from refinery to wingtip. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to shape fuel quality standards across commercial, general aviation (BGA), and government sectors. You’ll be a trusted advisor to senior leadership, drive global audits and inspections, and represent World Fuel in key industry forums.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or realitive experience required.
• 5–10 years in aviation petroleum products storage, distribution, and fuel quality assurance
• Knowledge of aviation fuel specifications, including Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)
• Understanding of fuel logistics and transportation methods
• Familiarity with JIG standards
• Project management, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to drive results, influence change, and collaborate across cultures
• Strategic mindset with a passion for safety, innovation, and operational excellence

Nice To Haves

• Preferred study: Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• JIG certification and/or ASTM/JIG/EI training preferred
• ISO auditor certifications or ASQ quality credentials preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of global aviation fuel quality assurance programs
• Advise internal teams and senior leaders on fuel standards and compliance
• Act as technical authority and support leadership during absences
• Oversee audits and inspections of third-party and self-supply operations
• Investigate fuel quality incidents and customer complaints
• Collaborate with global supply teams to assess new fuel sources
• Develop and maintain technical standards, procedures, and handbooks
• Represent World Fuel in industry bodies like ASTM, CRC, and UK MOD Aviation Fuel Committee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior