Quality & Continuous Improvement Leader

NYCOA; Baraga Township (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pettibone is seeking a Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager to join the Operations Team in Baraga, Michigan. This hands-on quality leader will refine processes, strengthen quality practices, and drive improvements in manufacturing quality and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities include leading QMS maintenance, overseeing product quality from materials to finished equipment, and driving Lean initiatives with Kaizen events.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in quality management or related manufacturing roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Quality Management is required.
• PM Certification is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of QMS, ISO 9001, and lean quality practices.
• Experience with Lean, continuous improvement, and root-cause analysis tools.
• Experience with supplier quality, inspections, audits, and quality metrics.
• Strong leadership and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with quality management software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead ongoing improvement and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS), including supplier quality assurance.
• Oversee product quality throughout manufacturing, from incoming materials to finished equipment.
• Identify quality issues, determine root causes, and implement lasting solutions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, and employee training.
• Monitor quality performance, track KPIs, and drive improvements in quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Evaluate supplier performance, conduct quality audits, strengthen inspection processes.
• Lead equipment testing and final machine checkout, improving processes and performance.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, supply chain and other teams to solve problems.
• Help build a workplace culture where quality and continuous improvement are core.

Skills

Quality leadership

QMS management

ISO 9001

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Root-cause analysis

Supplier quality

Project management

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Quality

Tools

Quality management software

Job description

Pettibone is seeking a Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager to join the Operations Team in Baraga, Michigan. This hands-on quality leader will refine processes, strengthen quality practices, and drive improvements in manufacturing quality and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities include leading QMS maintenance, overseeing product quality from materials to finished equipment, and driving Lean initiatives with Kaizen events.