Quality Manager - Hart Area

Salary Range: $93,000 - $140,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for upholding and enhancing production standards? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Hart seeking skilled Quality Managers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Hart seeking experienced Quality Managers. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Lead and manage the quality control team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Oversee product inspection and testing processes, ensuring adherence to specifications and quality standards.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints related to product quality, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct internal and external audits to assess compliance with quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, root causes of defects, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., production, engineering, supply chain) to integrate quality into all stages of the product lifecycle.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in quality assurance/control within a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Proficient in quality methodologies and tools (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, FMEA, SPC, Root Cause Analysis).
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining quality processes and procedures.

• Additional certifications or training

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The Pivot Group Network 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:
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