Quality Manager Job Fostoria Ohio USA,Quality Assurance

Location: Fostoria

Posted Monday, August 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Effective July 1, 2025: CGS Health benefits start on Day 8 of employment (1 week waiting period after hire).

About the Role:

Custom Glass Solutions is seeking a talented individual to join our Leadership Team! The Quality Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all glass products, processes, and systems meet required quality standards, comply with industry regulations, and align with customer expectations. This person will report to the Plant Manager and serve as a member of the Leadership Team. This position requires an extremely perceptive person who possess the ability to relate to employees at all levels.

As unique situations present themselves the successful candidate must be sensitive to customer needs, corporate goals and company reputation. The selected candidate will interface with all departments at our Fostoria, OH location.

Below is a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities and functions:
Duties/Responsibilities:

Responsible for site Quality and is accountable to ensure all site Quality goals are met
Own and re-enforce the CGS cultural core elements:
Safety First, Wow The Customer, Relationships Matter, Do The Right Thing, and Can-Do Attitude
Establish, improve, and maintain the site quality management system Lead customer audits
Oversee document control (QA Manual, SOP’s, Guidelines and Customer Specifications)
Participate and lead First Article Inspections (FAI)
Serve as primary contact for non-conforming material and timely resolution with customers
Work with local supply chain management to manage vendor performance through supplier scorecards, non-conforming material reports & corrective actions
Analyze plant monthly Quality metrics to ensure that the facility maintains a high standard of performance
Prepare site quality, customer and vendor performance data and present in Monthly Operations Reviews (MOR) to executive leadership P
repare and execute corrective actions to improve performance, when necessary Identify and execute improvement projects to improve Quality performance
Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles & methods that reduce inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and improve overall site performance Support the implementation of the Custom Glass Solutions Manufacturing Operating System (MOS)
Work with the Quality functional councils to standardize Quality processes across sites & improve overall Quality performance
Participate in monthly communication / town hall meetings to engage all plant employees and maintain team alignment and clarity of organizational and business goals
Evaluate the performance of individual staff members and provide suggestions for improvement
Recruit and onboard new employees to improve staff capabilities and performance
Provide developmental and training opportunities that elevate staff performance

Position Requirements :

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Business or a related field, preferred 5 plus years of experience in manufacturing quality leadership role is required
Safety experience is a plus
Experience working in a Manufacturing Operating System is a plus
Throuogh understanding of AIAG standards
Demonstrated understanding of APQP launch process
Strong knowledge of quality standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949)
Proficiency with quality management tools such as root cause analysis, CAPA, statistical process control (SPC), and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) Experience with data analysis, report generation, and using quality management software
Proven ability to lead a team in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & other Continuous Improvement methods
Exceptional Leadership skills with a focus in fostering…