Quality Systems Leader - ISO 9001 & Lean Six Sigma

Copeland Industrial LP; Cudahy (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland Industrial LP is seeking a Quality Senior Manager to spearhead a team advancing quality systems and partnering across functions. You will drive ISO9001 certification, maintain QMS documentation, and improve policies, procedures, and KPIs to safeguard profitability.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, 3+ years of plant quality leadership, and strong Six Sigma/Lean expertise. Travel to plant sites, customers, and suppliers will be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a plant quality manager leading QMS for global, matrixed organizations.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of ISO9001, Six Sigma, and Lean.
• Strong proficiency in project management approaches and tools.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Experience partnering with senior management and executives.

Responsibilities

• Direct a cross‑functional team and third‑party consultant through ISO9001 certification.
• Develop and maintain QMS documentation to meet ISO9001 and other agency requirements (CSA, ASME, PED).
• Streamline and improve quality policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Monitor KPIs and metrics to balance customer satisfaction with process efficiency.
• Own data strategy for warranty, first‑pass yield, and cost of poor quality.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Product Safety, and Procurement across the product lifecycle.
• Coach and develop direct reports and set development expectations for quality professionals.
• Provide direction on solving defined problems with complex interfaces.

Skills

ISO9001 knowledge

Six Sigma

Lean

Project management

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering or related field

MBA or related advanced degree

Tools

DMAIC

5S+1

SPC

FMEA

MSA

Job description

Copeland Industrial LP is seeking a Quality Senior Manager to spearhead a team advancing quality systems and partnering across functions. You will drive ISO9001 certification, maintain QMS documentation, and improve policies, procedures, and KPIs to safeguard profitability.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, 3+ years of plant quality leadership, and strong Six Sigma/Lean expertise. Travel to plant sites, customers, and suppliers will be involved.