Quality Manager - #2089367

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