Quality Manager — ISO 9001, Six Sigma & Plastics

Jobot; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Retirement plan with company match

Opportunities for growth and careerAdv

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead quality operations in a fast-paced plastics manufacturing environment. You will oversee audits, inspections, compliance, and improvement initiatives while supporting injection molding and assembly.

The role emphasizes ISO 9001:2015, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and CAPA driven quality systems. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in quality management, a background in plastics, and strong problem-solving and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in a Quality Management role in manufacturing, plastics preferred.
• CQM or CQE certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean, and SPC tools.
• Experience in QA, QC, auditing and CAPA processes.
• Experience in root cause analysis, process improvement, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of risk management, supplier quality and inspection.
• Experience in document control, process validation, and metrics.
• Ability to train staff on quality practices and tools.
• Proven CAPA leadership and quality documentation experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Oversee QA/QC activities to ensure product quality and compliance.
• Lead Six Sigma and Lean initiatives for continuous improvement.
• Perform root cause analyses and address quality issues.
• Conduct quality audits and inspections for regulatory compliance.
• Manage risk assessment and mitigation activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers to uphold quality standards.
• Oversee document control and process validation.
• Develop and track quality metrics for performance.
• Provide quality training to staff and stakeholders.
• Lead quality engineering, planning and improvement efforts.
• Develop and implement quality procedures and policies.
• Oversee CAPA processes and quality documentation.

Skills

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

SPC

Job description

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead quality operations in a fast-paced plastics manufacturing environment. You will oversee audits, inspections, compliance, and improvement initiatives while supporting injection molding and assembly.

The role emphasizes ISO 9001:2015, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and CAPA driven quality systems. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in quality management, a background in plastics, and strong problem-solving and leadership skills.