Senior Quality Manager - Multi-Site Manufacturing Leader

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

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.