Quality Manager

Aluma-Form Inc. is seeking a proactive and experienced Quality Manager to lead and oversee quality systems, product compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a quality leadership role and must possess a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification. This position plays a critical role in developing strategies to enhance product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

Why Join Aluma-Form Inc.?

We are a forward-thinking manufacturing company committed to quality, innovation, and excellence. As our Quality Manager, you will be empowered to shape and elevate our quality systems while leading a dedicated team in delivering industry-leading products.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Quality Assurance team in maintaining and improving quality systems, procedures, and metrics across manufacturing operations.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer and third-party audits, corrective actions, and product quality issues.
• Implement and drive Lean Six Sigma projects to reduce variability, defects, and non-conformities.
• Monitor quality KPIs, conduct trend analysis, and report results to senior management.
• Develop, mentor, and train quality personnel to enhance team performance and engagement.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Customer Service, and Supply Chain to resolve root causes of quality issues using structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 8D, DMAIC).
• Oversee supplier quality performance and assist in qualification and audit activities.
• Champion a culture of Continuous Improvement and operational excellence throughout the facility.

Work Environment:

• Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment.
• Occasional travel may be required (<20%), including to suppliers, customer sites, and outlying facilities. Current passport required.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Quality Manager or similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification or Lean Practitioner Certification.
• Proven track record of leading successful quality initiatives and managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, SPC, CAPA, root cause analysis).
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, and supplier quality management.
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP systems.
• Experience using Microsoft SharePoint for document control and collaboration.
• Demonstrated success leading Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with industry-specific standards or compliance requirements.