Dual-Plant Quality Leader — ISO 9001 & CI

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing Inc. seeks a hands-on Quality Manager to lead quality operations across two nearby West Chester facilities. This plant-based role focuses on root causes, corrective actions, coaching a small QA team, and partnering with Operations to prevent issues.

The ideal candidate will drive ISO 9001 compliance, lead internal/external audits, and mentor Quality Engineers and Technicians on robust quality systems and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field related to quality management or equivalent leadership experience.
• Experience leading plant-floor quality, corrective actions, and ISO 9001.
• Proven ability to drive containment, root-cause analysis, corrective action, and closure.
• Experience leading Quality Engineers, Technicians, or cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality operations across two facilities, ensuring standardized systems and training.
• Maintain ISO 9001; manage audits and corrective actions as the ISO Management Representative.
• Coach and direct a team of Quality Engineers and Technicians.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to build quality in products and processes.
• Develop, implement, and improve quality procedures, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Lead root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and CAPA methods.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues.
• Monitor quality metrics, trends, and KPIs through audits and inspections.
• Support supplier quality improvements, process validations, and new product introductions.
• Review nonconforming material and ensure audit-ready quality records.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Auditing

Training and coaching

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing Inc. seeks a hands-on Quality Manager to lead quality operations across two nearby West Chester facilities. This plant-based role focuses on root causes, corrective actions, coaching a small QA team, and partnering with Operations to prevent issues.

The ideal candidate will drive ISO 9001 compliance, lead internal/external audits, and mentor Quality Engineers and Technicians on robust quality systems and continuous improvement.