Quality Manager

2 days ago


Muskegon, MI, United States The Pivot Group Full time
Job Description:

Quality Manager | Muskegon, MI

Salary Range: $89,000 - $135,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for upholding and enhancing production standards? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Muskegon seeking experienced Quality Managers.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Muskegon that are adding Quality Managers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
  • Lead and manage internal and external quality audits, ensuring corrective actions are identified and implemented effectively.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes to enhance product quality and reduce defects.
  • Oversee root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for non-conformances and customer complaints.
  • Manage and develop the quality team, providing training and leadership to foster a culture of quality awareness.
  • Establish and monitor key quality metrics and performance indicators, reporting on trends and driving data-driven decisions.
  • Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to integrate quality requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
Recommended Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in implementing and maintaining quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
  • Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, and root cause analysis.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with experience managing quality teams and driving continuous improvement.
  • ASQ Certification (e.g., Certified Quality Manager/Organizational Excellence, Certified Quality Engineer) highly preferred.
Bonus Qualifications
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
  • Lead Auditor certification for ISO 9001 or relevant industry standards (e.g., AS9100, IATF 16949)
  • Experience with advanced statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) or data visualization tools
  • Direct experience in a highly regulated manufacturing sector (e.g., medical devices, aerospace, automotive)
  • Proficiency with specific Quality Management System (QMS) software platforms


Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Manager, QA Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Director of Quality, Head of Quality, Senior Quality Manager, Quality Systems Manager, Quality Control Manager, Manufacturing Quality Manager, Supplier Quality Manager

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:
• Supply Chain
• Indicators
• Lean Six Sigma
• Resume
• Offers
• Driving
• Root Cause Analysis
• Product Quality
• Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Compliance
• Quality Management
• Management System
• ROOT
• Assurance
• Visualization
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Corrective Actions
• Compensation
• Supply
• Data Visualization
• Metrics
• Continuous Improvement
• Quality Control
• Communication Skills
• Manufacturing
• Quality Assurance
• Preparation
• Software
• Engineering
• Leadership
• Training
• Communication
• Management

Salary Package:
$ 89,000.00 - 135,000.00 (US Dollar)
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