Quality Manager - Grand Haven Area

Salary Range: $87,000 - $133,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{}}? The Pivot Group is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in Grand Haven seeking Quality Managers.

We partner with manufacturers across Grand Haven seeking Quality Managers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Oversee all product quality inspection, testing, and release processes to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for non-conformances and customer complaints.
• Manage and monitor supplier quality performance, including audits and qualification processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the quality assurance team.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven expertise in developing, implementing, and maintaining Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Strong proficiency in quality tools and methodologies, including SPC, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, and Lean Six Sigma.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including experience managing teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Relevant professional certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Manager/Organizational Excellence (CQM/OE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Demonstrated proficiency with advanced statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
• Experience implementing or managing an electronic Quality Management System (eQMS)

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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.