Compliance & Continuous Improvement Manager

StaffBright; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Management path

Impact on quality

Cross-functional exposure

Lead CI initiatives

Professional development

Job summary

StaffBright is seeking a Compliance & Continuous Improvement Manager to oversee the QMS, EHS programs, and regulatory compliance within a manufacturing environment. You will drive process improvements, strengthen compliance programs, and collaborate with operations, quality, and engineering leadership to sustain top performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in quality, compliance, or EHS, with knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001, and proven ability to lead cross-functional problem solving

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality systems, compliance, EHS, and/or continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, quality management systems, audits, CAPA, root-cause analysis, and document control.
• Experience with OSHA regulations, environmental compliance, and EHS programs.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, 5S, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
• Ability to facilitate cross-functional problem-solving using 5-Why, Fishbone, A3, or 8D.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve QMS ensuring IATF 16949, ISO 14001 conformity.
• Lead internal and support audits and address findings.
• Oversee CAPA, root-cause analysis, document control, and change management.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead EHS programs including hazard assessments and incident investigations.
• Monitor safety metrics, quality data, and performance to spot risks and opportunities.
• Drive Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering to resolve issues.
• Develop standard work, process docs, and visual controls.
• Coach teams on quality, compliance, safety, and CI practices.
• Communicate metrics, audit results, and improvement progress to leadership.

Skills

Quality systems

Audits

CAPA

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Root-cause analysis

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

A3 problem solving

8D problem solving

Fishbone diagram

Job description

We’re looking for a Compliance & Continuous Improvement Manager to oversee quality systems, environmental health and safety programs, and regulatory compliance within a manufacturing environment. This is an opportunity for an experienced quality, compliance, or EHS professional to drive process improvements, strengthen compliance programs, and work cross-functionally with operations, quality, and engineering leadership.

What You Will Be Doing

• Maintain and improve the company’s Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, customer requirements, and internal standards.
• Manage internal compliance audits, support customer and supplier audits, and ensure audit findings are addressed effectively.
• Oversee corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), root-cause analysis, document control, and change management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs, including hazard assessments, incident investigations, employee training, and safety initiatives.
• Monitor safety metrics, quality data, and operational performance to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Engineering to resolve issues, prevent recurrence, and improve process consistency.
• Develop and maintain standard work, process documentation, and visual controls.
• Provide guidance and coaching on quality, compliance, safety, and continuous improvement practices.
• Communicate performance metrics, audit results, and improvement progress to leadership.

What We Need From You

To be considered for this role, candidates should have the following experience and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Safety, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in quality systems, compliance, EHS, and/or continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, quality management systems, audits, CAPA, root-cause analysis, and document control.
• Experience with OSHA regulations, environmental compliance, and EHS programs.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, 5S, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
• Ability to facilitate cross-functional problem-solving using tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone, A3, or 8D.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate quality and operational data, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Experience supporting waste reduction, process stability, and variation control.

The ideal candidate will also have any or all of the following preferred experience and skills:

• Experience managing or maintaining an integrated quality and environmental management system.
• Experience preparing for and supporting IATF 16949, ISO 14001, or ISO 9001 certification audits.
• Familiarity with customer-specific requirements and automotive manufacturing standards.
• Experience developing audit programs, tracking corrective actions, and verifying their effectiveness.
• A proven track record of improving compliance, reducing operational risk, and strengthening manufacturing processes.
• Experience coaching teams and influencing continuous improvement without direct supervisory authority.

The Perks

• Opportunity to take the next step into a management-level role.
• Ability to make a direct impact on quality systems, environmental compliance, workplace safety, and operational performance.
• Cross-functional exposure to Production, Quality, Engineering, and Operations leadership.
• Opportunity to lead continuous improvement initiatives and strengthen company-wide processes.
• Professional development through quality systems, regulatory compliance, EHS, and Lean initiatives.

StaffBright – Who We Are

StaffBright connects exceptional professionals with fulfilling opportunities in Finance, IT, Engineering, and Sales and Marketing. By partnering with industry-leading organizations, we help accelerate careers while delivering outstanding results for our clients. At StaffBright, we go beyond traditional staffing by fostering close collaboration with our clients, recruiters, and candidates to ensure talent needs are met efficiently. Our commitment to building long-term relationships and driving success sets us apart as a trusted partner in the staffing industry.