Quality Manager | Portage, MI

Salary Range: $91,000 - $138,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for upholding and enhancing production standards? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Portage seeking skilled Quality Managers.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Portage region seeking Quality Managers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with industry standards.
• Oversee all quality control processes, including incoming, in-process, and final product inspections and testing.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for non-conformances and customer complaints.
• Manage supplier quality programs, including audits, performance monitoring, and defect resolution.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and customer specifications.
• Plan, execute, and manage internal and external quality audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze quality data and metrics, reporting on performance and trends to management.

Recommended Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• Deep knowledge and practical experience with Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949), including internal and external auditing.
• Proficiency in quality methodologies and tools such as Lean Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing and developing quality assurance teams.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
• Certified Lead Auditor (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100).
• Proficiency with advanced statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
• Experience implementing or optimizing digital quality management systems (DQMS).

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Assurance Manager, QA Manager, Quality Control Manager, Manager of Quality, Head of Quality, Director of Quality, Quality Systems Manager, Process Quality Manager, Senior Quality Manager

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.