Senior Quality & Continuous Improvement Leader

Redegate; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Redegate is seeking a Senior Quality & Continuous Improvement Leader for an onsite assignment in the Metro Detroit area. This role focuses on improving supplier quality, driving operational improvement, and enhancing accountability across teams.

The candidate should have 8–12+ years in manufacturing leadership with strong plant floor experience and a proven track record in quality recovery initiatives. If you thrive in hands-on roles and are results-driven, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of manufacturing, quality, or operational leadership experience.
• Automotive or industrial manufacturing experience required.
• Proven track record improving supplier quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality recovery and operational improvement initiatives.
• Drive accountability across production and quality teams.
• Identify root causes and support corrective action implementation.

Skills

Supplier quality improvement

Operational leadership

Communication skills

Corrective actions

Continuous improvement

Job description

Redegate USA is supporting a critical supplier performance improvement initiative within the automotive manufacturing sector and is seeking an experienced Senior Quality & Continuous Improvement Leader for an onsite assignment in the Metro Detroit area.

This is a hands‑on manufacturing leadership role focused on supplier quality recovery, operational improvement, accountability, and execution. The ideal candidate is a proven operator who can work directly with plant leadership, quality, production, and maintenance teams to identify issues, drive corrective actions, and improve overall operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality recovery and operational improvement initiatives
• Drive accountability across production, quality, engineering, and maintenance teams
• Identify root causes and support corrective action implementation
• Improve quality, delivery, and operational performance
• Participate in operational reviews and performance discussions
• Monitor progress against recovery plans and key performance metrics
• Escalate critical issues and risks when appropriate
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on sustainable results

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of manufacturing, quality, continuous improvement, or operational leadership experience
• Automotive or industrial manufacturing experience required
• Proven track record improving supplier quality and operational performance
• Strong plant floor leadership and communication skills
• Experience leading corrective actions and driving accountability
• Hands‑on operator capable of influencing teams and delivering measurable results

Assignment Duration

Initial 1–2 month engagement with potential for extension based on client needs and project requirements.

If you have a proven track record improving manufacturing performance, driving accountability, and delivering sustainable operational results, we encourage you to apply.