Quality Manager - ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Plastics

LeoForce; 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)

Retirement plan with company match

Opportunities for growth and careerAdv

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead quality operations in a fast-paced plastics manufacturing environment. This role focuses on implementing ISO 9001 compliant QMS, driving continuous improvement and ensuring regulatory compliance across QA/QC activities.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in quality management in manufacturing, with Six Sigma/Lean experience, CAPA leadership, and strong analytical and training skills to elevate product quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quality management, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a quality management role in manufacturing (plastics preferred).
• CQM or CQE certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean and statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain QMS per ISO 9001.
• Oversee QA/QC activities to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.
• Lead continuous improvement via Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.
• Perform root cause analysis and address quality issues.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure standards and regulations.
• Manage risk assessment and mitigation activities.
• Work with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met.
• Oversee document control and process validation.
• Develop and track quality metrics to measure performance.
• Provide quality training to staff and stakeholders.
• Lead quality engineering, planning and improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement quality procedures, tools and policies.
• Oversee CAPA to address quality issues.

Skills

Quality management

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Quality audits

Process improvement

Document control

Supplier quality management

Quality metrics

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

ISO 9001

SPC

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Job description

LeoForce is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead quality operations in a fast-paced plastics manufacturing environment. This role focuses on implementing ISO 9001 compliant QMS, driving continuous improvement and ensuring regulatory compliance across QA/QC activities.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in quality management in manufacturing, with Six Sigma/Lean experience, CAPA leadership, and strong analytical and training skills to elevate product quality and customer satisfaction.