Quality Manager

Real Alloy; Tennessee; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Alloy in Loudon, TN, seeks a leadership-focused Quality Manager to direct the Quality Management System across the plant and drive ISO 9001 compliance. You will lead corrective actions and partner with site leadership to improve key metrics and operational excellence.

The role requires a strong background in QMS, continuous improvement, and manufacturing quality, with a proven ability to influence culture and safety standards at the plant level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Science, or related fields.
• Experience managing ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 systems.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality, Continuous Improvement, or Manufacturing Operations.
• Experience leading or managing an ISO 9001 (or IATF 16949) Quality Management System.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Management System across the Loudon plant.
• Ensure ISO 9001 compliance and lead corrective actions.
• Partner with plant leadership to improve key operational metrics.

Skills

Quality leadership

Microsoft Office

Minitab

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Science, or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Minitab

Job description

Overview

REAL ALLOY is the market leader in third-party aluminum recycling and specification alloy production. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we have 16 plants strategically located across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. We convert aluminum scrap and by-products into reusable aluminum metal for a growing number of applications across various industries. We are ideally positioned to respond to the needs of an increasingly recycling-conscious world. Advanced technologies enable us to process a large variety of scrap and dross and reduce the amount of residual waste from aluminum manufacturing that would otherwise end up as landfill.

Overview

REAL ALLOY is the market leader in third-party aluminum recycling and specification alloy production. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we have 16 plants strategically located across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. We convert aluminum scrap and by-products into reusable aluminum metal for a growing number of applications across various industries. We are ideally positioned to respond to the needs of an increasingly recycling-conscious world. Advanced technologies enable us to process a large variety of scrap and dross and reduce the amount of residual waste from aluminum manufacturing that would otherwise end up as landfill.

Responsibilities

The Loudon TN site has an exciting opening for a leadership position on its plant staff. This position will be responsible for leading, developing, and sustaining an effective Quality Management System (QMS) across the operations at the Loudon facility. The role ensures ISO 9001 compliance, leads corrective actions, and partners with plant leadership to improve key operational metrics. We are looking for a dynamic leader that can have a positive impact on our local culture of teamwork whil utilzing their technical skills to ensure functional excellence in Quality. Core Accountabilities include but are not limited to: Quality Management System Leadership, Customer Issue Management & Tehcnical Support, Continous Improvement, and Safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Science, or related fields.
• Experience managing ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 systems.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality, Continuous Improvement, or Manufacturing Operations.
• Experience leading or managing an ISO 9001 (or IATF 16949) Quality Management System.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Minitab preferred.
• Prior experience in metals, automotive, aluminum recycling, or heavy manufacturing is a plus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

Equal Opportunity

REAL ALLOY is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Our HR teams will reach out to the applicants who met the qualifications and most closely aligned with requirements of the positions.