Quality Manager

Jobtailor; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Union City, CA, is seeking a senior Quality leader to develop and drive the Quality Management System across manufacturing operations. You will lead cross-functional teams to ensure certification readiness, supplier and process improvements, and customer satisfaction.

The role requires 5–7 years of quality management in manufacturing, ISO 9001/13485 Lead Auditor credentials, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies. Proficiency with SAP/Oracle and ERP tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, or related technical field.
• Master's degree or certifications a plus.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive quality management experience in manufacturing.
• Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001 and ISO 13485; SQF/HACCP training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management and Control Strategy.
• Ensure quality standards are met through robust systems and cross-functional leadership.
• Serve as Management Representative for ISO and other certifications (e.g., SQF).
• Lead continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction initiatives.
• Oversee and improve the company's QMS.
• Audit internal processes and documentation for standards adherence.
• Establish strategic quality goals and KPIs aligned with business objectives.
• Lead advanced problem-solving and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality Management

Process Control

Continuous Improvement

Advanced Problem-Solving

KPI Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

SAP

Oracle

Job description

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management and Control Strategy
• Ensure quality standards are consistently met through robust systems, proactive process control, and cross-functional leadership
• Serve as the sites Management Representative for ISO and other quality certifications (e.g., "SQF")
• Lead efforts in continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction
• Oversee, maintain, and continuously improve the company’s QMS
• Audit internal processes and documentation to ensure adherence to applicable standards
• Establish strategic quality goals and KPIs aligned with business objectives
• Lead advanced problem-solving efforts and drive a culture of continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline (master's degree or certifications a plus)
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive quality management experience in a manufacturing environment (plastics, packaging, or regulated industries preferred)
• Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 13485; SQF and/or HACCP training/certification highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.), and QMS tools.
• Experience in Lean, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt preferred), and root cause analysis methodologies.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Quality Management Systems (QMS) and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic quality goals and KPIs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• ISO 9001 Certification
• Lean Six Sigma
• Root Cause Analysis
• Regulatory Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Quality Management
• Process Control
• Continuous Improvement
• Advanced Problem-Solving
• KPI Development

Soft Skills

• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Customer Satisfaction Focus

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001
• ISO 13485 Certification
• SQF Certification
• HACCP Training/Certification

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing
• Plastics
• Packaging
• Regulated Industries

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• ERP Systems
• SAP
• Oracle