What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Manager position at Actalent?
Hiring for a Quality Manager in Bristol!
Job Description
The Quality Manager is responsible for developing and implementing the quality strategy, policies, processes, standards, and systems for the company and its supply chain. The role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards, including ISO 9001, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The manager will oversee the Quality Management System and manage audits and nonconformities to enhance product quality and support business goals.
Responsibilities
- Develop the Management Systems strategy and manage key milestones with clear progress.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with the Quality Management System (ISO 9001).
- Contribute to new business initiatives and assess their impact on Quality Management Systems.
- Manage external registration requirements and maintain communication with certification bodies.
- Implement procedures described in the Quality Management System and update systems as needed.
- Ensure systems and procedures meet customer requirements and audits.
- Introduce new systems and procedures where appropriate.
- Train others in quality system procedures and application.
- Conduct regular internal and process audits of the QMS.
- Address and verify corrective actions for nonconformities.
- Hold audit performance meetings and manage the audit nonconformity database.
- Provide analysis of nonconformities and manage KPIs for departments.
- Promote high standards and communicate quality matters across all levels.
- Comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies.
- Contribute to a positive team atmosphere and overcome obstacles.
- Embrace personal challenges and foster team cohesion and development.
- Adhere to the Group Code of Conduct and Compliance Policy.
Essential Skills
- Excellent leadership and management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a customer/client focus.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Organizational and follow-up skills.
- Competency in problem-solving, team building, planning, and decision-making.
- Attention to detail.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED, Bachelor's degree in a related field, or five years of manufacturing experience.
- Quality assurance, quality control, procedure analysis, and process improvement experience.
- Experience with ISO 9001, internal auditing, and customer-facing roles.
- Manufacturing and union experience.
- Root cause analysis skills.
- Experience in writing and implementing standards, policies, and procedures.
- Openness to 20% travel to other facilities.
Work Environment
This role operates in a clerical, office setting with standard office equipment. Physical demands include occasional lifting and movement, with protective eyewear and steel-toed boots required in the warehouse. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Travel to facilities in Bristol, Florida, California, and Little Rock, Arkansas is required up to 20% per year.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Bristol, Connecticut.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $52.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Bristol,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $40 - $52