Senior QA Manager - Manufacturing & Process Excellence

Actalent; North Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in North Mankato, MN seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to oversee inspection and calibration personnel, drive auditing and productivity, and maintain a robust document control system. The role requires training, evaluating, and supervising staff while ensuring quality documentation and compliance.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing quality, leadership experience, and proficiency with Lean methods and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering or related field.
• 5-7 years in manufacturing with at least 3 years in a quality role.
• Leadership experience in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Union environment experience is a plus.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Lean manufacturing and/or Synchronous Flow knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of Inspector and Calibration Inspector personnel.
• Manage employee work group across all shifts and skill matrix for effective inspection and auditing.
• Validate timecards and ensure productivity standards.
• Train and evaluate new and transferred employees in job-related responsibilities and competencies.
• Operate the document control system for quality-related documents lifecycle.
• Control measurement gauges through a documented calibrated system per requirements.
• Meet and improve metrics for employee safety and 5S workplace organization.
• Create and report on operational metrics and drive improvements from feedback.
• Plan and operate a non-conforming material process meeting ISO 9001 requirements and root cause elimination.
• Use statistical tools to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on methods and procedures.
• Engage Materials and Supplier Quality on operations issues.
• Control department expenditures for overtime and supplies within budget.
• Follow and improve Quality Control Plans and PPAPs for new products.
• Implement lean and error-proofing strategies on the production floor.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

English communication

MS Office

Leadership experience

Union experience (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Actalent in North Mankato, MN seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to oversee inspection and calibration personnel, drive auditing and productivity, and maintain a robust document control system. The role requires training, evaluating, and supervising staff while ensuring quality documentation and compliance.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing quality, leadership experience, and proficiency with Lean methods and data analysis.