Quality Manager

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. This position plays a critical role in developing strategies to enhance product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

Key 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.
  

Requirements

• 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 Qualifications:

• 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.
  

Benefits