Manufacturing | Multi-Site Responsibility (Midwest & Mexico)
We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to identify a hands-on Quality Manager to lead site-level quality operations. This is a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the Plant Manager, with responsibility for both people leadership and day-to-day quality execution.
The organization is seeking a leader who can balance shop-floor presence with strategic quality leadership—someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves while also engaging confidently with senior leadership, customers, and suppliers.
Lead the plant Quality function, managing:
2 Senior Quality Engineers
Up to 4 Quality Technicians
Drive real-time problem solving and root cause analysis using structured, data-driven methodologies
Maintain a strong, consistent presence on the manufacturing floor (this is not an office-bound role)
Interface regularly with Corporate Quality, Plant Leadership, customers, and suppliers
Lead continuous improvement initiatives with a strong zero-defect mindset
Support audits, customer issues, supplier quality, and cross-site quality alignment
Travel up to 25% to other facilities, suppliers, and customer locations (MI, IN, MX)
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
(Business degree acceptable with significant quality leadership experience)
Proven experience leading quality teams in a manufacturing environment
Strong background in:
Root cause analysis
Six Sigma / structured problem-solving tools
Data-driven decision making
A leadership style that blends:
Technical credibility
Calm, confident interpersonal presence
The ability to coach, mentor, and develop others
Self-starter mentality with the ability to drive results without micromanagement
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Sound, timely decision-making with a bias toward action
Strong mentoring and coaching capabilities
Deep problem-solving expertise and subject matter ownership
The ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization
Strategic thinking paired with execution discipline
Passion for quality, continuous improvement, and cultural transformation
Comfort traveling on short notice and supporting a multi-site operation
A collaborative, feedback-seeking approach with a natural Gemba presence
Base Salary: $115,000 – $140,000
Annual Bonus: 18% target
Relocation: Full relocation support available
Benefits: Competitive and comprehensive package
High-impact leadership opportunity with direct access to plant leadership
Opportunity to influence quality culture and drive meaningful improvement
Strong organizational support and clear expectations
A role for leaders who prefer action over abstraction
