Quality Manager (Manufacturing/ISO 9001 exp req) - New Facility!

#twiceasnice Recruiting; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with Profit Sharing

PTO

Paid Holidays

More benefits

Job summary

#twiceasnice Recruiting is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager for a growing manufacturing operation near Milwaukee, WI. The role leads the QMS, drives ISO 9001 compliance, and partners with production to minimize defects while expanding into a new 90,000 sq ft facility.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years QA leadership in manufacturing, ISO 9001 auditing, Lean/Six Sigma, and CQE/CQA credentials. Salary is $115,000-$135,000 DOE plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading ISO 9001-based QMS in manufacturing.
• Proven track record conducting internal and external audits.
• Strong team leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, implement, and continually improve the ISO 9001 QMS.
• Coordinate ISO audits and surveillance with internal/external teams.
• Report quality metrics and maintain documents and records.
• Lead root-cause analysis, CAPA, and trend monitoring.
• Develop QA staff and deliver ISO 9001 training as needed.
• Promote quality culture and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives.

Skills

Quality assurance

Leadership

Lean/Six Sigma

ISO 9001 Auditor

CQE/CQA

Job description

Quality Manager (Manufacturing/ISO 9001 exp req)

Location: Minutes Northwest of Milwaukee, WI

Salary: $115,000 - $135,000 DOE + Benefits

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) w/ Profit-Sharing, PTO, Paid Holidays, and More!

Schedule: M-F 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Travel: 3-Month Training within Working Hours; Company-Provided Transportation to Current Facility

Start Date: ASAP

Sponsorship: Not Available

Quality Manager (Manufacturing/ISO 9001 exp req) Description

Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Quality Manager to lead and maintain their quality management system (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001 and customer requirements. They are preparing to move into a new, 90,000 square-foot facility with significant production growth anticipated over the next 5-7 years. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the QMS in a hands-on way at the existing facility, support the move into the new facility while ensuring quality compliance is maintained, and oversee quality assurance and quality control once the move is complete. The Quality Manager will balance hands-on technical troubleshooting with team leadership to minimize defects and maintain regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will bring strong manufacturing quality leadership and experience conducting internal and external audits. This is an exciting opportunity to join a long-established organization and contribute to its continued growth and expansion!

Quality Manager (Manufacturing/ISO 9001 exp req) Responsibilities

• Maintain, implement, continuously improve the ISO 9001-based Quality Management System
• Ensure quality procedures, work instructions, forms, and records are effectively implemented
• Coordinate internal and external ISO 9001, certification, and surveillance audits
• Report on quality objectives/metrics/trends; manage document controls and quality records
• Set and maintain inspection, testing, and calibration standards facility-wide
• Analyze defects, scrap, and customer complaints; manage nonconformance through resolution
• Lead root-cause analysis, SPC monitoring; manage CAPA through completion and evaluation
• Identify systemic issues and implement improvements to prevent recurrence
• Respond to customer concerns and support customer audits and quality reviews
• Monitor supplier performance metrics, resolve quality issues, and conduct regular audits
• Promote a culture of quality, prevention, and continuous improvement facility-wide
• Lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives; support process controls and standardized work
• Lead, coach, and develop the Quality Technician; deliver ISO 9001 training as needed

Quality Manager (Manufacturing/ISO 9001 exp req) Qualifications

• 5+ years quality assurance experience in a manufacturing facility required
• 3+ years management experience required
• Current or past ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification required
• Current or past quality certification (CQE, CQA, similar ASQ) required
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training required