Quality Manager – Birmingham, AL
Salary: $110,000 – $140,000 + Bonus + Benefits
We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing client in the Birmingham area who is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead site quality systems, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring product quality, maintaining strong customer satisfaction, and driving a culture of continuous improvement across a fast-paced production environment.
This is a hands-on leadership position with full responsibility for the site quality function. You will work closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to strengthen quality systems, reduce defects, and implement a proactive, prevention-focused quality strategy.
The business is focused on operational excellence and is looking for a leader who can combine technical quality expertise with strong team leadership and cross-functional influence.
Key responsibilities:
- Leading the site Quality function and quality team
- Owning and improving Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Ensuring compliance with ISO standards and customer-specific requirements
- Managing internal and external audits
- Leading root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
- Driving reduction in scrap, defects, and customer complaints
- Partnering with production, engineering, and maintenance teams
- Leading continuous improvement initiatives related to quality performance
- Acting as primary contact for customer quality issues and escalations
- Developing, coaching, and mentoring quality staff
Requirements:
- 5–10+ years of experience in quality or manufacturing quality leadership roles
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 or equivalent quality systems
- Experience in automotive, aerospace, metals, industrial, or high-volume manufacturing preferred
- Proven experience leading audits and corrective action systems
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Experience managing teams in a manufacturing environment
- Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field preferred
- Six Sigma or Lean certification is a plus
Package:
- Base salary: $110,000 – $140,000
- Annual performance bonus
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
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