We are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality operations for a manufacturing environment. This role will oversee compliance, inspection, audit readiness, and continuous improvement efforts to help ensure products consistently meet established standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, a solid background in quality systems, and the ability to turn data and process findings into measurable operational improvements. Responsibilities: • Direct daily activities of the quality function, setting priorities and aligning departmental work with quality objectives and regulatory expectations. • Develop quality goals as part of annual and long-range planning, track results against targets, and drive corrective action when performance gaps are identified. • Oversee product and process inspection programs to verify conformance of finished goods, components, and materials to defined specifications. • Coordinate quality approval activities for new products, incoming materials, modified components, and production equipment before release to operations. • Lead the creation, revision, and implementation of quality procedures and control methods, and evaluate their effectiveness through ongoing review. • Ensure technical standards for products, raw materials, laboratory methods, and related documentation are maintained and properly applied across the operation. • Manage calibration, condition, and operational readiness of measurement and laboratory equipment, while planning equipment needs in accordance with legal requirements. • Plan and lead internal audit programs, support external audits, maintain accurate audit records, and coordinate management review preparation and follow-up actions. • Drive quality and process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities, guiding implementation plans, and measuring the impact on product performance and manufacturing efficiency. • Coach and develop quality team members through training, clear direction, performance feedback, and support for continued growth.

• 5+ years of experience in quality management, quality assurance, or quality control within a manufacturing environment. • Strong working knowledge of quality systems, inspection methods, and continuous improvement practices. • Experience leading internal and external audits and maintaining controlled quality documentation. • Ability to interpret technical standards, specifications, bills of materials, and regulatory requirements. • Hands-on familiarity with laboratory or measurement equipment oversight, including calibration and equipment planning. • Demonstrated success managing teams, setting performance goals, and improving departmental results. • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to address root causes and implement effective corrective actions.

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Danville, VA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality operations for a manufacturing environment. This role will oversee compliance, inspection, audit readiness, and continuous improvement efforts to help ensure products consistently meet established standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, a solid background in quality systems, and the ability to turn data and process findings into measurable operational improvements. Responsibilities: • Direct daily activities of the quality function, setting priorities and aligning departmental work with quality objectives and regulatory expectations. • Develop quality goals as part of annual and long-range planning, track results against targets, and drive corrective action when performance gaps are identified. • Oversee product and process inspection programs to verify conformance of finished goods, components, and materials to defined specifications. • Coordinate quality approval activities for new products, incoming materials, modified components, and production equipment before release to operations. • Lead the creation, revision, and implementation of quality procedures and control methods, and evaluate their effectiveness through ongoing review. • Ensure technical standards for products, raw materials, laboratory methods, and related documentation are maintained and properly applied across the operation. • Manage calibration, condition, and operational readiness of measurement and laboratory equipment, while planning equipment needs in accordance with legal requirements. • Plan and lead internal audit programs, support external audits, maintain accurate audit records, and coordinate management review preparation and follow-up actions. • Drive quality and process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities, guiding implementation plans, and measuring the impact on product performance and manufacturing efficiency. • Coach and develop quality team members through training, clear direction, performance feedback, and support for continued growth.
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