QC Manager

Guided Search Partners; Arkansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Focus on personal and professional development

Job summary

A leading executive search firm seeks a quality leader for a growing manufacturing company in Arkansas. This role involves leading the quality team, driving ISO 9001 certification, and enhancing collaboration across departments. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing quality systems and statistical knowledge, with the ability to build a strong quality culture. With plans for team expansion and employee growth initiatives, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience leading quality in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality systems.
• Strong statistical process control knowledge.
• Experience building or developing a quality team or department.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site quality team and drive ISO 9001 certification.
• Manage team of inspectors and a quality specialist.
• Improve internal collaboration and support plant performance.
• Collaborate across departments to improve plant performance and quality culture.

Skills

Leadership in quality processes

Collaboration

Statistical knowledge

Quality improvement

Tools

ISO 9001 knowledge

Job description

Guided Search Partners (GSP) Guided Search Partners is an Executive Search firm built on Trust, Transparency, Specialization, and Long-term Relationships. We connect high-performing professionals with organizations that value people, performance, and growth—helping leaders find roles where they can make an impact and build meaningful careers.

About the Opportunity

We’re partnering with a growing manufacturing company in Arkansas, that is investing in its quality function as the business continues to expand. This role is open due to an internal move and offers the chance to step into a visible leadership position with a strong focus on building systems, strengthening processes, and preparing the site for ISO 9001 certification. This is a strong opportunity for someone who brings technical quality expertise, enjoys building structure, and wants to help shape the future of a growing operation.

What You’ll Do

• You’ll lead the site quality team and focus on closing system gaps, strengthening quality processes, and driving progress toward ISO 9001 certification.
• Manage a team of inspectors and a quality specialist while helping build the function for future growth.
• Partner across departments to improve collaboration, support plant performance, and reduce quality concerns.
• Play a key role in creating a stronger quality culture and helping determine what needs to happen next.

Who You Are

You’re a strong technical quality leader who knows how to build, not just maintain. You bring a systems mindset, solid statistical knowledge, and the ability to work well across teams. This role fits someone who is collaborative, open to feedback, and comfortable stepping into an environment where there is real opportunity to improve and grow.

Preferred Experience & Attributes

• Experience leading quality in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and ISO 9001.
• Strong statistical process control knowledge.
• Experience building or developing a quality team or department.
• Thermoforming experience preferred but not required.
• Able to lead with both technical credibility and team-oriented communication.

Why This Role Matters

This role will have a direct impact on the plant’s quality systems, internal collaboration, and long-term readiness for growth. The site is growing, with plans to expand the team, increase revenue, and add another line. It’s also a company that supports employee growth. Between profit-sharing, tuition reimbursement, and a culture focused on personal and professional development, this is a strong opportunity for someone looking to make a real impact and grow with the business.

Reporting Structure

Reports solid line to the Quality Director and dotted line to the Plant Manager. The team is expected to grow over the next few years.