Quality Assurance Leader, QMS & Continuous Improvement

Actalent; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, dental & vision

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Job summary

Actalent in Nicholasville, KY is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead all QA/QC activities in a manufacturing operation. You will manage the QMS, drive continuous improvement, and ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements.

This contract-to-hire role requires collaboration with operations, engineering, supply chain and customer service; includes CAPA, audits, supplier quality, lean initiatives, and data-driven quality reporting. Onsite role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quality/engineering/manufacturing field.
• 5+ years of progressive quality management experience in manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading quality teams and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the QMS, ensuring compliance with internal requirements and standards.
• Develop and monitor quality procedures and work instructions for consistent manufacturing processes.
• Analyze quality metrics to identify trends and root causes for improvement.
• Lead internal, supplier, and customer audits and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate CAPA programs, including documentation and closure of actions.
• Perform root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, and FTA methods.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Service.
• Drive lean initiatives and process optimization to reduce defects and waste.
• Oversee quality reporting tools and data-driven decision making.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other regulatory requirements.

Skills

QMS management

Quality audits

CAPA

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP systems

Quality reporting tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Quality reporting tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Actalent in Nicholasville, KY is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead all QA/QC activities in a manufacturing operation. You will manage the QMS, drive continuous improvement, and ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements.

This contract-to-hire role requires collaboration with operations, engineering, supply chain and customer service; includes CAPA, audits, supplier quality, lean initiatives, and data-driven quality reporting. Onsite role with competitive benefits.