Senior Quality Manager

Index Search Group; Blairsville (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Index Search Group represents a growing U.S.-based manufacturer in the wire and cable sector seeking a Senior Quality Manager to lead quality operations across three facilities.

You will build strong quality systems, develop teams, and partner with Operations and Engineering to reduce defects and improve process capability in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership, experience with ISO, UL, supplier quality, and drive for continuous improvement across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related field.
• Proven quality leadership in a manufacturing setting with direct supervision of quality personnel.
• Strong knowledge of QMS, ISO standards, and audits (UL preferred).
• Track record of continuous improvement, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Experience working with suppliers and addressing customer quality issues.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional problem-solving skills.
• Wire and cable manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality teams across three manufacturing plants and build capable teams.
• Drive overall quality strategy focusing on continuous improvement and defect reduction.
• Develop, maintain, and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with ISO, UL, and customer specifications.
• Lead root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve product quality.
• Oversee supplier quality performance and resolve customer quality concerns.
• Establish and monitor quality KPIs (scrap, rework, complaints, cost of quality).

Skills

Quality leadership

QMS experience

ISO standards

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier quality

Leadership

Audits

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality

Job description

Manufacturing | Multi-Site Leadership | Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a growing U.S.-based manufacturer in the wire and cable industry to identify an experienced Senior Quality Manager to lead quality operations across three manufacturing facilities.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong quality systems, developing teams, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will bring a hands-on approach to quality leadership, with the ability to improve processes, reduce defects, strengthen compliance, and work closely with operations and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop quality teams across three manufacturing plants.
• Drive the overall quality strategy, focusing on continuous improvement, defect reduction, and operational performance.
• Develop, maintain, and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with ISO, UL, customer specifications, and applicable quality standards.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve product quality and manufacturing performance.
• Oversee supplier quality performance and resolve customer-related quality concerns.
• Establish and monitor quality KPIs, including scrap, rework, customer complaints, and cost of poor quality.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field.
• Proven quality management experience within a manufacturing environment, including direct leadership of quality personnel.
• Strong experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO standards, and audits.
• Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Experience working with suppliers and addressing customer quality issues.
• Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional problem-solving skills.
• Experience with UL compliance strongly preferred.
• Wire and cable manufacturing experience is preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead quality operations across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Join a growing U.S. manufacturer investing in advanced manufacturing technology.
• Make a direct impact on quality strategy, operational improvements, and team development.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% company-paid employee health insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays.