Quality Continuous Improvement Manager

Bradford & Bigelow, Inc; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen in der Druckdienstleistungsbranche sucht einen Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager, der die Verantwortung für die Aufrechterhaltung der ISO 9001-Zertifizierung übernimmt und kontinuierliche Verbesserungsinitiativen leitet. Diese Rolle erfordert eine proaktive Führungspersönlichkeit mit einem starken technischen Hintergrund und Erfahrung in der Implementierung von Lean-Methoden. Die Position bietet die Möglichkeit, direkt auf dem Produktionsboden zu arbeiten und eine Kultur der kontinuierlichen Verbesserung zu fördern. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich daran interessiert sind, Qualität und Effizienz in den täglichen Betrieb zu integrieren, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

401(k)

Krankenversicherung

Sehversicherung

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in Qualitätsmanagement und ISO 9001 Standards.
• Kenntnisse in Lean, Six Sigma und 5S Implementierung.

Responsibilities

• Leitung und Pflege der ISO 9001 Zertifizierung.
• Implementierung von Lean-Initiativen zur Prozessoptimierung.

Skills

Qualitätsmanagement

ISO 9001

Lean-Methodik

Six Sigma

Datenanalyse

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Führungsfähigkeiten

Education

Technischer oder Ingenieurhintergrund

Six Sigma Green Belt oder Black Belt Zertifizierung

Tools

Excel

Datenvisualisierungstools

Job description

Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager

Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager

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Position Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and driven Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager to lead our efforts in elevating product quality and operational efficiency. This role is responsible for owning and maintaining ISO 9001 certification processes, enhancing quality control systems, and driving continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, hands-on leadership experience, and a passion for embedding quality and efficiency into daily operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Management (ISO 9001 & G7 Certification)

• Own and maintain ISO 9001 certification, ensuring all processes meet compliance and audit standards.
• Oversee and sustain G7 Certification for color management and process control, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
• Lead product quality control systems and standardization across operations.
• Monitor and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to quality, aligning with business objectives and customer expectations.
• Conduct regular internal audits to identify gaps, drive corrective actions, and ensure compliance with quality management systems (QMS).

Continuous Improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S)

• Lead and implement Lean initiatives, 5S, and process improvement programs to optimize operations.
• Work directly on the shop floor to observe, analyze, and improve processes—not just from a spreadsheet, but in real time with production teams.
• Utilize data and root cause analysis to prioritize impactful changes and corrective actions.
• Train and engage operators and supervisors on Lean tools and problem-solving techniques.
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement, empowering frontline teams to own quality and efficiency.
• Spend meaningful time on the production floor, collaborating with operators to stabilize and enhance quality processes.
• Foster strong working relationships with frontline teams to drive accountability and improvement.
• Championing a safety-first mindset in all quality and improvement initiatives.

Experience Required:

• Proven track record in quality management and maintaining ISO 9001 standards.
• Hands-on experience with Lean methodology, Six Sigma, and 5S implementation.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis (Excel, data visualization tools).
• Technical or engineering background preferred.
• Experience in printing, manufacturing, or industrial environments is a significant plus.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and drive projects to completion.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to engage with both frontline teams and senior leadership.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance (FSC, SFI certifications).
• Experience leading cross-functional projects with measurable impact.

Growth Potential:

This role has the potential to evolve into Production Management for candidates who demonstrate leadership, process ownership, and impactful change management.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification. Equal employment opportunities include, but are not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination. The Company takes allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation seriously, and will promptly investigate when such behavior is reported.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Quality Assurance, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Printing Services, Manufacturing, and Environmental Quality Programs

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