Quality Improvement Manager

Job Description

Quality Improvement Manager Grand Rapids, MI April 2025

Our client is a leader in the coatings and adhesives industry. They need

a Quality Improvement Manager who will provide hands-on leadership of

sustainable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork.

The Quality Improvement Manager should be versatile, flexible,

enthusiastic and successful in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a Quality Control Lab with three Technicians
  
  

on a 24 x 5 schedule.

• Train QC Lab Technicians to safely perform required quality testing
  
  

procedures.

• Ensure calibration of all required lab and production instruments
  
  

used to measure quality.

• Lead cross-functional teams to perform root cause analysis &
  
  

corrective actions.

• Implement new procedures to reduce occurrence and severity of
  
  

nonconforming products.

• Train\ production operators to ensure quality procedures are
  
  

understood and followed

• Perform internal audits of all departments to ensure written
  
  

procedures are followed.

• Collaborate with Business Unit Managers to manage the customer
  
  

complaint process.

• Collaborate with the Materials Manager and Planner to manage on-hold
  
  

material.

• Use available data to identify, quantify and prioritize quality
  
  

improvement opportunities.

• Apply continuous improvement tools (i.e., LEAN, Six Sigma, others)
  
  

to lead quality and productivity improvement projects.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• BS degree engineering, 10 years as a Quality or Manufacturing
  
  

Manager or Engineer.

• Coating, drying, mixing, and web converting process/equipment
  
  

background is ideal

• Quality Management Systems expertise (ISO9000, IATF16949, AS9100).
• Proven team player who works with others to develop creative,
  
  

innovative solutions.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively train
  
  

and influence others.

• Commitment to excellence, high standards and acute attention to
  
  

detail.

• Proven project management skills to define workflow, set priorities,
  
  

and meet deadlines.

• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Proven track record using LEAN/Kaizen principles, problem solving
  
  

techniques and leading corrective actions.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Looking for a Pro-Active Engineer with auto industry experience who can make a difference driving Quality Improvement programs.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 120000

Salary Max : $ 145000

Currency Type : USD