Quality Manager - Manufacturing - Fishkill, NY

Opportunity to lead a team of 3 direct reportsBe a part of the leadership team at a growing companyAbout Our ClientWe are currently partnered up with a growing Manufacturing company in their search for a Quality Manager to lead their Quality department. This position will report into the COO and will manage a team of 3 direct reports. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of Manufacturing experience within a Quality role, ISO 9001 experience, and managerial experience. If you are interested, please read on and apply to the Quality Manager job based near Fishkill, NY.Job DescriptionThe Quality Manager - Manufacturing will be responsible for the following:Quality Management System (QMS):Develop, implement, and maintain the QMS in accordance with ISO 9001 or other relevant standards.Lead internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and certification requirements.Drive the corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes to address non-conformities and improve system effectiveness.Monitor and report on QMS performance, implementing improvement initiatives.Quality Control:Oversee the inspection and testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure adherence to quality standards.Establish and enforce quality control procedures and guidelines to minimize defects and ensure consistent product quality.Lead the implementation of statistical process control (SPC), root cause analysis, and other methodologies to identify and resolve quality issues.Work with production teams to monitor process performance and resolve quality-related production issues.Quality Assurance:Develop and implement quality assurance programs to ensure that product design, materials, and manufacturing processes meet or exceed customer expectations.Collaborate with engineering and product development teams to define quality requirements and ensure their integration into product specifications.Manage supplier quality activities, including audits, assessments, and qualification processes.Establish and manage quality documentation, ensuring records are maintained and easily accessible for audits and customer requests.Continuous Improvement:Champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying areas for process optimization and driving initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality.Lead quality-related improvement projects, including Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.Leadership and Communication:Supervise, mentor, and train the quality control and quality assurance team.Communicate quality metrics, challenges, and successes to senior management and cross-functional teams.Act as the main point of contact for customer complaints and manage the customer feedback and resolution process.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful ApplicantThe Quality Manager - Manufacturing will have the following qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management, or related field.Minimum of 4 years of experience in quality management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality management standards.Experience with quality tools and methodologies such as SPC, FMEA, root cause analysis, and CAPA.Proven experience leading audits and implementing QMS improvements.Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or Lean Manufacturing certification is preferred.What's on OfferThe successful Quality Manager - Manufacturing will be rewarded with the following:Base Salary of $90,000-$125,000 depending on experience5% bonus401K MatchPTOMedical, Dental, Visionand more! APPLY TODAY THROUGH THE "APPLY" BUTTON! All relevant profiles will receive follow up within 72 hours. ContactMegan O'brienQuote job refJN-102024-6573283