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Position Description
Are you interested in improving customer and employee experience? Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is recruiting for a Quality Assurance (QA) & Training Manager within its Customer Care Division. In this role, you will lead and modernize the QA & Training program across five major functional areas: Contact Center, Meter Reading, Utility Account Services, Customer Account & Billing, and Affordability Programs.
The QA function operates independently from technical business support roles, with a primary focus on evaluating service delivery, supporting staff development through targeted training, and driving service quality improvements based on performance data, as well as employee and customer feedback. However, the QA & Training Manager and team will work closely with Business Support and IT to understand and share objectives, align on data strategies, and collaborate on process improvements that strengthen operational performance.
About Seattle Public Utilities: SPU is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU's work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.
For more information about SPU, check out the:
- SPU Website
- SPU Workplace Expectations
- Strategic Business Plan
SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.
Why Join Our Team?
We know work isn't only about what you do it's also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
- Hybrid work schedule opportunities
- Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
- Generous benefits package
- Free Orca Pass
- City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
- Growth potential and advancement opportunities
Job Responsibilities
- Lead ongoing development and refinement of the QA and training program, including its structure, tools, and standards, while establishing priorities aligned with divisional service and operational goals.
- Redesign and modernize the QA and Training program by introducing innovative evaluation models, forward-thinking training strategies, and Kaizen-based continuous improvement practices tailored to each operational area.
- Shape and advance service quality and performance practices by developing and implementing policies that guide evaluation approaches, employee development, and training alignment across operational units.
- Advise leadership through clear, data-informed recommendations that highlight service trends, performance risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Supervise a team of eight (8) professional staff responsible for quality assurance, performance analytics, employee training, and change enablement across the Customer Care Division, with the potential for growth based on evolving divisional needs.
- Build a cohesive, high-functioning team by coaching, developing, and aligning staff around a unified vision for service excellence and program accountability.
- Partner with divisional managers to align service expectations, share performance insights, and support continuous improvement efforts across all customer-facing functions.
- Oversee monitoring tools, scoring methodologies, and QA systems to ensure accurate, consistent, and meaningful performance evaluation.
- Ensure equitable service delivery by integrating equity considerations into evaluation practices, training approaches, and performance expectations.
- Coordinate with IT and Business Support when tools, technology solutions, or process redesign efforts align with QA findings or improvement opportunities.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Qualifications
Experience: Five (5) years of experience in customer experience operations, performance and/or program management, quality control/analysis, or related field, including prior supervisory experience.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related field OR two (2) additional years of relevant experience.
Desired Qualifications:
- Expert-level knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, service evaluation practices, and continuous improvement frameworks (e.g., Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma).
- Proven experience building or redesigning QA and/or training programs, preferably in complex, customer-facing operations.
- Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams and strengthening partially established functions through clear vision, coaching, and structured development.
- Strong background in training design, adult learning methodologies, and aligning training to performance data and service quality trends.
- Proven track record of building strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders and partnering across diverse operational areas.
- Extensive leadership and team-building experience in environments with represented and non-represented staff.
- Experience using performance data, dashboards, and customer feedback to identify trends and drive process improvements.
- Familiarity with billing systems, QA evaluation tools, and customer experience monitoring platforms.
Additional Information
This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Employees will be required to come into the office twice a week and are encouraged to periodically be in the office three times per week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.
Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
The full salary range for this position is: $118,118.16 - $177,229.44 annually.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: John Lee at john.lee3@seattle.gov.
How to apply: In addition to completing your on-line application, please attach the following:
- Current resume
- Cover letter–highlight your experience leading teams, building or managing a QA/training program, your approach to service quality or performance improvement, and your interest in this team/SPU
Please note that failure to attach both documents will result in your application not receiving further consideration.
This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided with an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
Position Description
Are you interested in improving customer and employee experience? Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is recruiting for a Quality Assurance (QA) & Training Manager within its Customer Care Division. In this role, you will lead and modernize the QA & Training program across five major functional areas: Contact Center, Meter Reading, Utility Account Services, Customer Account & Billing, and Affordability Programs.
The QA function operates independently from technical business support roles, with a primary focus on evaluating service delivery, supporting staff development through targeted training, and driving service quality improvements based on performance data, as well as employee and customer feedback. However, the QA & Training Manager and team will work closely with Business Support and IT to understand and share objectives, align on data strategies, and collaborate on process improvements that strengthen operational performance.
About Seattle Public Utilities: SPU is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU's work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.
For more information about SPU, check out the:
- SPU Website
- SPU Workplace Expectations
- Strategic Business Plan
SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.
Why Join Our Team?
We know work isn't only about what you do it's also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
- Hybrid work schedule opportunities
- Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
- Generous benefits package
- Free Orca Pass
- City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
- Growth potential and advancement opportunities
Job Responsibilities
- Lead ongoing development and refinement of the QA and training program, including its structure, tools, and standards, while establishing priorities aligned with divisional service and operational goals.
- Redesign and modernize the QA and Training program by introducing innovative evaluation models, forward-thinking training strategies, and Kaizen-based continuous improvement practices tailored to each operational area.
- Shape and advance service quality and performance practices by developing and implementing policies that guide evaluation approaches, employee development, and training alignment across operational units.
- Advise leadership through clear, data-informed recommendations that highlight service trends, performance risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Supervise a team of eight (8) professional staff responsible for quality assurance, performance analytics, employee training, and change enablement across the Customer Care Division, with the potential for growth based on evolving divisional needs.
- Build a cohesive, high-functioning team by coaching, developing, and aligning staff around a unified vision for service excellence and program accountability.
- Partner with divisional managers to align service expectations, share performance insights, and support continuous improvement efforts across all customer-facing functions.
- Oversee monitoring tools, scoring methodologies, and QA systems to ensure accurate, consistent, and meaningful performance evaluation.
- Ensure equitable service delivery by integrating equity considerations into evaluation practices, training approaches, and performance expectations.
- Coordinate with IT and Business Support when tools, technology solutions, or process redesign efforts align with QA findings or improvement opportunities.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Qualifications
Experience: Five (5) years of experience in customer experience operations, performance and/or program management, quality control/analysis, or related field, including prior supervisory experience.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related field OR two (2) additional years of relevant experience.
Desired Qualifications:
- Expert-level knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, service evaluation practices, and continuous improvement frameworks (e.g., Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma).
- Proven experience building or redesigning QA and/or training programs, preferably in complex, customer-facing operations.
- Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams and strengthening partially established functions through clear vision, coaching, and structured development.
- Strong background in training design, adult learning methodologies, and aligning training to performance data and service quality trends.
- Proven track record of building strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders and partnering across diverse operational areas.
- Extensive leadership and team-building experience in environments with represented and non-represented staff.
- Experience using performance data, dashboards, and customer feedback to identify trends and drive process improvements.
- Familiarity with billing systems, QA evaluation tools, and customer experience monitoring platforms.
Additional Information
This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Employees will be required to come into the office twice a week and are encouraged to periodically be in the office three times per week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.
Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
The full salary range for this position is: $118,118.16 - $177,229.44 annually.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: John Lee at john.lee3@seattle.gov.
How to apply: In addition to completing your on-line application, please attach the following:
- Current resume
- Cover letter–highlight your experience leading teams, building or managing a QA/training program, your approach to service quality or performance improvement, and your interest in this team/SPU
Please note that failure to attach both documents will result in your application not receiving further consideration.
This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided with an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
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Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin29
- Refresco4
- Tesla3
- DPR Construction3
- HII2
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in general manager quality jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or a related technical field
- Demonstrated experience leading quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or IATF 16949
- Proficiency with FMEA, SPC, control plans, and other core quality engineering tools
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive corrective action processes
- Experience conducting or overseeing internal and third-party quality audits
- Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies and continuous improvement programs
Tips for Your General Manager Quality Job Search
Align your resume to quality frameworks
Hiring managers scan for specific frameworks like ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100. Call out the exact standards you've led audits or certifications under, and name the industries where you applied them. Generic quality experience won't cut it.
Quantify cost-of-quality improvements
General manager quality candidates who cite reductions in defect rates, warranty costs, or scrap percentages stand out immediately. Pull hard numbers from your most recent role and feature them in your resume summary and your first bullet under each position.
Target roles by regulatory environment
Quality leadership in medical devices requires FDA 21 CFR Part 820 fluency, aerospace demands AS9100, and automotive runs on IATF 16949. Filter your search by industry first, then confirm the job listing's regulatory requirements match your direct experience before applying.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists general manager quality openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for case-based interview questions
Expect interviewers to present a supplier failure scenario or a customer complaint escalation and ask how you'd respond. Practice walking through root cause analysis methods like 8D or Fishbone out loud, tying your answer to business outcomes like on-time delivery or customer retention.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When discussing an offer, clarify whether the role owns supplier quality, internal quality, or both. A title of general manager quality can mean very different things in terms of team size, budget authority, and cross-functional influence, and those factors affect your long-term career leverage.
General Manager Quality Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most general manager qualitys?
Lockheed Martin, Refresco, and Tesla are hiring the most general manager qualitys right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing-heavy states tend to generate the highest volume of openings for this role.
How many general manager quality jobs are remote?
About 40% of general manager quality openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most quality leadership roles. Sub-areas like quality systems documentation, supplier auditing coordination, and regulatory affairs tend to offer the most flexibility for remote work arrangements.
How do you become a general manager quality?
Start by building deep expertise in a quality engineering or quality assurance role, earning certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Manager. Progress into a quality manager position where you lead audits, manage corrective action systems, and mentor engineers. From there, demonstrated results in cost-of-quality reduction and cross-functional leadership position you for a general manager quality role.
Can you get hired as a general manager quality without direct leadership experience?
It's possible if you've led quality improvement projects with cross-functional scope, even without a formal management title. Employers in this space often value candidates who have owned a certification process end to end, managed supplier relationships, or driven measurable defect reductions. Stepping into a quality manager role first at a smaller company can accelerate your path significantly.
What does the general manager quality interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening focused on your quality systems background, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a past improvement project in detail. Later rounds typically involve a panel with operations, engineering, or supply chain leaders who assess cross-functional fit. Some employers add a written case or presentation on how you'd address a specific quality challenge at their facility.
Where can I find and apply to general manager quality jobs?
You can find and apply to general manager quality jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your industry background and regulatory experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits your qualifications and career goals.
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