Quality Manager

Ritz Instrument Transformers; Waynesboro (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Profit-sharing Bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) or Roth 401(k) plan with公司match

Job summary

Ritz Instrument Transformers in United States, Georgia is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee the day-to-day execution of the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance with ISO, UL, and customer standards. You will bridge strategic quality direction with operational teams and drive continuous improvement across production, engineering, and suppliers.

The role leads quality personnel, coordinates audits, and tracks key metrics to ensure timely resolution of quality issues and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 preferred).
• Experience in manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office and quality-related systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills (root cause analysis, corrective actions).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Data analysis and reporting capability.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support Quality staff to ensure effective execution of quality processes.
• Ensure site audit readiness and maintain compliance with Quality Management System requirements. (ISO, UL, and customer-specific standards)
• Oversee and maintain documentation including procedures, work instructions, and quality records.
• Monitor product quality and manufacturing processes to ensure conformance to specifications and customer requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for internal and external quality issues.
• Manage site CCR/RMA and SNCR processes, ensuring timely evaluation, disposition, and closure.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including preparation, execution, and follow-up on findings.
• Partner with production and engineering to improve process capability and reduce defects.
• Track and report key quality metrics, driving accountability and continuous improvement actions.
• Ensure proper training and competency of quality personnel and support cross-functional training efforts.
• Support supplier quality activities, including issue resolution and performance monitoring.
• Review and approve nonconforming material dispositions and ensure proper documentation.
• Lead communication of quality expectations, standards, and performance across the organization.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reduction, and efficiency gains within quality systems.

Skills

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering/manufacturing/related field

Tools

MS Office

Quality software

Job description

The Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day execution of the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with internal procedures, customer requirements, and applicable standards such as ISO and UL. This role serves as the primary link between strategic quality direction set by the Director of Quality and the operational execution carried out by quality staff. The Quality Manager leads quality personnel, drives process adherence, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures timely resolution of quality issues through collaboration with production, engineering, and suppliers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and support Quality staff to ensure effective execution of quality processes.
• Ensure site audit readiness and maintain compliance with Quality Management System requirements. (ISO, UL, and customer-specific standards)
• Oversee and maintain documentation including procedures, work instructions, and quality records.
• Monitor product quality and manufacturing processes to ensure conformance to specifications and customer requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for internal and external quality issues.
• Manage site CCR/RMA and SNCR processes, ensuring timely evaluation, disposition, and closure.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including preparation, execution, and follow-up on findings.
• Partner with production and engineering to improve process capability and reduce defects.
• Track and report key quality metrics, driving accountability and continuous improvement actions.
• Ensure proper training and competency of quality personnel and support cross-functional training efforts.
• Support supplier quality activities, including issue resolution and performance monitoring.
• Review and approve nonconforming material dispositions and ensure proper documentation.
• Lead communication of quality expectations, standards, and performance across the organization.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reduction, and efficiency gains within quality systems.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• As assigned by the Director of Quality KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelors degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 preferred)
• Experience in manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in MS Office and quality-related systems
• Strong problem-solving skills (root cause analysis, corrective actions)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications
• Leadership and team management experience
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Data analysis and reporting capability

BENEFITS

• Quarterly Profit-sharing Bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid holidays & Vacation
• Parental leave (maternity/paternity)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Company-sponsored events and team outings
• Recognition and reward programs