Quality Manager

Holland, L.P.; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland, L.P. is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to develop inspection standards and implement a robust quality system to prevent defects. You will drive continuous improvement, manage audits, and coordinate corrective actions across manufacturing processes.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field, 2–5 years of quality experience, Lean tools familiarity, and ISO-9001 knowledge. ASQ/Six Sigma credentials are a plus; travel up to 30% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2-5 years of quality experience.
• Lean Manufacturing tools training.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO-9001, AAR M-1003).
• Quality Auditor (ISO-9001) preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred.
• ASQ certification preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical procedures and regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work across all levels and independently.
• Self-motivated with leadership and coaching abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• MS Office proficiency; quality documentation experience.
• Travel up to 30% as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement inspection criteria and quality standards.
• Manage internal quality audits and corrective actions.
• Lead root-cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Coordinate training on quality tools for staff.
• Support change management processes.
• Manage FAIR requests and supplier quality evaluations.
• Document processes and work instructions.
• Oversee non-conformances with Materials dept.
• Ensure compliance with ISO-9001 and related regs.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Quality management

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Mentoring & coaching

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

ASQ certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

JOB SUMMARY:

This role is responsible for delivering and receiving optimum quality of goods and/or services by developing and implementing standards for inspection. This includes the development of product workflow inspection and reporting on quality measurements. In addition, responsibilities of this role are to develop, coordinate and implement the quality control system to prevent or eliminate defects by identifying root cause and executing corrective actions as well as to promote and implement continuous improvement activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Determine quality improvement factors


• Ensure evaluation of vendor quality systems and initiate and complete corrective actions as required


• Implement inspection methods and evaluate the reliability of manufacturing processes


• Manage Internal Quality Audit Program


• Actively participate and lead where appropriate in the Change Management processes


• Determine the need for and manage First Article Inspection Requests (FAIR)


• Plan and organize training sessions for employees that provide tools to execute Continuous Improvement activities and support quality processes


• Facilitate major improvement projects as assigned


• Assist with the development and implementation of inspection criteria


• Document working processes and/or work instructions across the organization and provide guidance for improvement


• Manage to completion non-compliance of products by working with the Materials Department, driving to root cause and providing sustainable corrective action as needed


• Manage Corrective Action program


• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing, walking, bending, and sitting for extended periods are required to perform basic office functions


• Site visits could require the ability to climb a steep ladder, be exposed to dusty areas, walk on uneven ground, stand for extended periods of time, walk a distance, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience


• 2-5 years applied and related quality experience


• Successful Implementation and training in Lean Manufacturing tools


• Proven knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO-9001, and AAR M-1003)


• Quality Auditor (ISO-9001)


• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred


• ASQ certification preferred


• Ability to interpret technical procedures and regulations


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work well across all levels of the organization


• Ability to function independently of direct supervision


• Self-motivated with the ability to lead and motivate others without direct oversight authority


• Positive attitude and strong work ethic


• Strong problem-solving skills


• Applied experience with mentoring, leading, and coaching at various organizational levels


• Strong organizational skills


• Strong computer skills and proficient in MS office applications


• Preferred experience with developing quality acceptance criteria


• Travel up to 30% as required


• Pass mandatory pre-employment drug screen, background check, and a current valid driver's license

Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time to add or remove tasks as circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).