Quality & Continuous Improvement Leader - Manufacturing

Image Associates Inc.; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Image Associates Inc. in Iowa is seeking a Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager to oversee the quality management system and lead the company’s strategy for continuous improvement. The role is based in Northern Iowa with relocation assistance available.

The position requires leadership of a Quality/Continuous team and a track record in QA, ISO 9001, and Lean tools such as 5S and TPM. A Bachelor’s degree and CQE/Lean Six Sigma credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years’ experience in quality assurance, continuous improvement at a company involved in the manufacture of hard products that involve machining, shaping, or assembly.
• At least two years in a management position involving quality and/or continuous improvement at a manufacturing facility.
• Bachelor’s degree required. Certifications such as CQE, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of statistical process control, ISO 9001, common quality assurance methodologies for industries that manufacture or use parts and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality audits and corrective actions
• Track critical metrics about first-pass yield and scrap/rework
• Maintain the QMS to meet customer, regulatory, and ISO requirements
• Lead a Quality/Continuous team, ensuring that corporate objectives are met
• Identify cost reduction, waste reduction and quality improvement opportunities
• Lead Kaizen events, implement Lean tools such as 5S, standard work, and Total Productive Maintenance.

Skills

Quality management

Continuous improvement

Statistical process control

ISO 9001

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

5S

Root cause analysis

Job description

Image Associates Inc. in Iowa is seeking a Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager to oversee the quality management system and lead the company’s strategy for continuous improvement. The role is based in Northern Iowa with relocation assistance available.

The position requires leadership of a Quality/Continuous team and a track record in QA, ISO 9001, and Lean tools such as 5S and TPM. A Bachelor’s degree and CQE/Lean Six Sigma credentials are preferred.