Quality Improvement Manager
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Job Description
Quality Improvement Manager Grand Rapids, MI April 2025

Our client is a leader in the coatings and adhesives industry. They need a Quality Improvement Manager who will provide hands-on leadership of sustainable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork.

The Quality Improvement Manager should be versatile, flexible, enthusiastic and successful in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities:

- Manage all aspects of a Quality Control Lab with three Technicians on a 24 x 5 schedule.

- Train QC Lab Technicians to safely perform required quality testing procedures.

- Ensure calibration of all required lab and production instruments used to measure quality.

- Lead cross-functional teams to perform root cause analysis & corrective actions.

- Implement new procedures to reduce occurrence and severity of nonconforming products.

- Train\ production operators to ensure quality procedures are understood and followed

- Perform internal audits of all departments to ensure written procedures are followed.

- Collaborate with Business Unit Managers to manage the customer complaint process.

- Collaborate with the Materials Manager and Planner to manage on-hold material.

- Use available data to identify, quantify and prioritize quality improvement opportunities.

- Apply continuous improvement tools (i.e., LEAN, Six Sigma, others) to lead quality and productivity improvement projects.

 Qualifications
Requirements:

- BS degree engineering, 10 years as a Quality or Manufacturing Manager or Engineer.

- Coating, drying, mixing, and web converting process/equipment background is ideal

- Quality Management Systems expertise (ISO9000, IATF16949, AS9100).

- Proven team player who works with others to develop creative, innovative solutions.

- Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively train and influence others.

- Commitment to excellence, high standards and acute attention to detail.

- Proven project management skills to define workflow, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

- Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.

- Proven track record using LEAN/Kaizen principles, problem solving techniques and leading corrective actions.

 Why is This a Great Opportunity
Looking for a Pro-Active Engineer with auto industry experience who can make a difference driving Quality Improvement programs.