Quality Manager

Carnegie Search; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnegie Search in Lithonia, GA is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality systems, process improvements, and audits within a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on building robust quality programs, solving problems, and developing a culture of continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

You will lead QA and QC activities, drive KPIs, develop procedures, and collaborate with operations, engineering, and production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum 3 years of quality leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Supervisory or management experience.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Strong knowledge of SPC, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, 8D, DOE, and Lean methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Proven track record implementing corrective actions and driving lasting improvements.

Responsibilities

• Leading all plant quality assurance and quality control activities.
• Maintaining and improving quality systems, compliance programs, and audit readiness.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Managing customer complaints, corrective actions, and root-cause investigations.
• Monitoring plant quality KPIs and leading improvement efforts.
• Developing procedures, quality standards, and work instructions.
• Partnering with operations, engineering, and production teams to improve quality performance.
• Serving as the primary quality leader for internal, customer, supplier, and third-party audits.
• Building and developing a high-performing quality team.

Skills

Quality leadership

QMS experience

SPC

FMEA

Root Cause Analysis

8D

DOE

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Lead Quality Excellence Across a Manufacturing Operation

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality systems, process improvement initiatives, compliance programs, audits, and quality assurance activities within a manufacturing environment.

This role is ideal for a quality leader who enjoys building systems, solving problems, developing teams, and creating a culture focused on quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Leading all plant quality assurance and quality control activities
• Maintaining and improving quality systems, compliance programs, and audit readiness
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across operations
• Managing customer complaints, corrective actions, and root-cause investigations
• Monitoring plant quality KPIs and leading improvement efforts
• Developing procedures, quality standards, and work instructions
• Partnering with operations, engineering, and production teams to improve quality performance
• Serving as the primary quality leader for internal, customer, supplier, and third-party audits
• Building and developing a high-performing quality team

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years of quality leadership experience in manufacturing
• Supervisory or management experience
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Strong knowledge of SPC, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, 8D, DOE, and Lean methodologies
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills
• Proven track record implementing corrective actions and driving lasting improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ Certification
• Six Sigma Certification
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Experience in packaging, paper, plastics, chemicals, or related manufacturing environments
• Multi-shift manufacturing experience

Why This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to shape the quality culture of an entire operation
• Significant visibility with plant leadership
• Ability to drive meaningful process improvements