Quality Manager

I’m partnering confidentially with a well‑established manufacturing company in the Milwaukee metro area to identify a Quality Manager
. This role reports directly to the Company President and is responsible for leading the Quality function across inspection, documentation, compliance, and continuous improvement.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands‑on quality leader who is comfortable owning the Quality Management System, leading audits, and working cross‑functionally in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Position Summary

The Quality Manager is responsible for leading the Quality department, including all internal and external inspection activities and associated documentation. This role maintains the Quality Management System, oversees ISO 9001 certification, facilitates third‑party audits, ensures ITAR compliance, and manages the submission of certification documentation to customers.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Leadership & Supervision

• Prioritize, schedule, delegate, and directly supervise quality assurance staff
• Ensure compliance with ISO and ITAR quality specifications and standards
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality procedures, specifications, and inspection standards

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Maintain the Quality Management System and ISO 9001 certification
• Facilitate and support all third‑party, customer, and regulatory audits
• Ensure ITAR compliance and related documentation requirements
• Audit quality systems and initiate corrective actions as needed

Process Control & Continuous Improvement

• Develop inspection, sampling techniques, and quality assurance plans
• Establish process control procedures to ensure finished products meet quality requirements
• Analyze quality data and reports to identify trends and address problem areas
• Lead cross‑functional teams to resolve quality issues and improve quality and productivity

Training & Communication

• Develop and deliver training on quality systems, procedures, and best practices
• Provide technical assistance to customers, vendors, and internal departments
• Review customer complaints and determine appropriate corrective actions
• Support customers with quality‑related questions or concerns

Management & Administration

• Develop and manage the Quality department budget
• Ensure efficient use of resources while meeting quality objectives
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, housekeeping standards, and quality policies

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of related experience
  , OR
• 10–12 years of progressively responsible related experience, or a combination of education and experience

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent collaboration and team‑based problem‑solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and deadlines
• Critical thinking and root‑cause problem‑solving capability
• Manufacturing environment with standard industrial conditions
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.