Quality Manager

Mason City, IA

Competitive Salary bonus potential, profit sharing, vacation, and 401K match of 100% up to 5%

Profitable product line, staff with 10 years average tenure, be proactive not reactive, recession proof industry and FREE product giveaways!

📌 Work for a division of the company that is the most profitable product line in their portfolio

📌 Oversee a performing staff with an average tenure of 10 years

📌 Be proactive, not reactive; partner with corporate quality and the Plant Manager to improve established quality practices and spend the majority of your time on improvements

📌 No need to worry about stability in this role, the company offers a recession proof industry

📌 Additional perks include product giveaways on items you use daily

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Due to an internal promotion, manufacturer is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee the quality systems and product quality at multiple locations with solid quality records. The Quality Manager will report to a Corporate Quality Lead and work closely with the Plant Manager on quality initiatives and will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Monitor and improve the quality systems at multiple locations
• Oversee and ensure regulatory and legal compliance, including leading and guiding all direct reports to confirm compliance
• Manage and lead root cause analysis and ensure countermeasures are completed
• Communicate plant quality KPIs, goals and initiatives to plant management and corporate representatives
• Prepare for and execute quality audits
• Drive and achieve quality continuous improvement initiatives, including cost saving goals for the plant
• Interact with plant and corporate teams on quality projects
• Develop and maintain key quality performance indicators
• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams related to plant quality
• Partner with R&D for on-site trial activities
• Execute and improve quality training, including quality orientation training
• Complete non-routine quality projects and higher level crisis management
• Assist with vendor qualification
• Other tasks as assigned by plant management

Candidates must be able to communicate directly and effectively at all levels, be self-motivated, take initiative on projects, be organized, have excellent detail oriented skills and enjoy being hands on in the process. This position is desk driven and will spend up to 15% of the time on the manufacturing floor. Candidates should be willing to oversee multiple sites within three hours of one another. Medical benefits are available day one of employment. Other benefits include paid holidays, personal days, vacation, 401K, profit sharing and bonus potential.

REQUIREMENTS for the Quality Manager:

1. Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree; a science field is preferred

2. At least 3-5 years in a similar manufacturing quality management position

3. Experience overseeing others

4. Experience overseeing quality in blending and/or formulation environments, including chemical, food, beverage or pharmaceutical related industries

5. Experience working in regulated environments (FDA, GFSI, BRC, etc.)

6. Strong background with root cause analysis and CAPA (corrective and preventative action)

7. Strong quality auditing background

8. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Skills preferred but NOT required:

1. Quality certifications

2. Lean and/or Six Sigma

3. Multi-plant responsibilities

4. Power BI

5. Strong background with statistical analysis

Why work for this organization:

📌 This division has the highest profit margin in the company

📌 EXCELLENT benefits, including 401K, profit sharing and bonus potential

📌 Excellent work/life balance, averaging 40-45 hours per week with flexibility for appointments/activities

📌 Fast-paced work environment, focused on continuous improvements and Lean initiatives

📌 You will have your own office and will oversee multiple sites, with minimal quality issues

📌 Work with a solid and collaborative management team

📌 FREE product giveaways; save money on items that you use daily