What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Manager position at CFS?
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Position: Quality Manager
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full Time
Compensation: $90,000–$115,000
Location: Grand Haven, MI | Onsite
Benefits: 3 weeks PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, etc.
About This Role
We are seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead and continuously improve a comprehensive quality management system within a manufacturing environment. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring product quality, driving process improvements, and leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance operational performance.
The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who thrives on solving complex quality challenges, engaging directly with production teams, and implementing sustainable improvements on the shop floor.
Responsibilities Of The Quality Manager
Position: Quality Manager
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full Time
Compensation: $90,000–$115,000
Location: Grand Haven, MI | Onsite
Benefits: 3 weeks PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, etc.
About This Role
We are seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead and continuously improve a comprehensive quality management system within a manufacturing environment. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring product quality, driving process improvements, and leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance operational performance.
The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who thrives on solving complex quality challenges, engaging directly with production teams, and implementing sustainable improvements on the shop floor.
Responsibilities Of The Quality Manager
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Quality team, including hiring, training, and performance management
- Oversee and improve the Quality Management System in alignment with IATF 16949 and customer requirements
- Ensure all products meet defined quality standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements
- Establish and track key quality metrics (PPM, scrap, rework, cost of poor quality)
- Lead internal, customer, and third-party audits, including certification readiness and compliance activities
- Drive APQP processes and approve PPAP submissions, PFMEAs, and control plans
- Implement and maintain process controls, including SPC and capability analysis
- Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for internal and customer quality issues
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and supply chain to drive improvements
- Manage supplier quality performance and support escalation/resolution of supplier issues
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield, reduce defects, and increase efficiency
- Report quality performance and improvement initiatives to leadership
- Serve as the final authority for quality-related decisions, including product release and deviations
- Strong expertise in:
- IATF 16949 standards
- APQP / PPAP processes
- FMEA, SPC, and MSA methodologies
- Root cause problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Whys, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive measurable process improvements
- Hands-on approach with strong presence on the production floor
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
- Experience working with suppliers and customers on quality-related issues
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong analytical capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proven experience in a Quality Manager or senior quality leadership role within manufacturing
- Familiarity with ERP/MES systems
- Experience in high-precision or automated manufacturing environments
- Professional certifications in quality or continuous improvement
Salary : $90,000 - $115,000