Plant Quality Leader: ISO 9001, Lean & Six Sigma

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions is seeking a hands-on Plant Quality Manager to lead all quality functions at the Des Moines area facility. The role focuses on quality, waste reduction, process improvement, and operational excellence while maintaining strong cross-functional relationships.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who drives accountability, leads from the front, and can engage employees at all levels to achieve measurable quality results and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior leadership experience managing quality teams.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, corrective actions, SPC, PFMEA, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 24 Quality Inspectors and 3-6 Quality Engineers/Technicians.
• Champion the site's ISO 9001 Quality Management System and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Drive quality improvements, waste reduction initiatives, and overall process performance.
• Lead root cause investigations and oversee 2-3 RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) teams simultaneously.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, and structured problem-solving methodologies to improve plant performance.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to reduce scrap, improve consistency, and increase customer satisfaction.
• Manage supplier quality issues, corrective actions, audits, and quality-related customer concerns.
• Develop a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.

Skills

Quality leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing or related field

Tools

ISO 9001

SPC

PFMEA

Corrective actions (RCCA)

Job description

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions is seeking a hands-on Plant Quality Manager to lead all quality functions at the Des Moines area facility. The role focuses on quality, waste reduction, process improvement, and operational excellence while maintaining strong cross-functional relationships.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who drives accountability, leads from the front, and can engage employees at all levels to achieve measurable quality results and customer satisfaction.