Quality Manager | St. Johns, MI

Salary Range: $92,000 - $139,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for upholding and enhancing production standards? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in St. Johns, seeking experienced Quality Managers to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with organizations in St. Johns that are seeking Quality Managers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with Pivot Group, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Oversee all quality control activities, from incoming materials to finished product inspection.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing processes.
• Lead internal and external quality audits, managing non-conformances and corrective actions (CAPA).
• Ensure products meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards.
• Manage supplier quality programs and evaluate supplier performance.
• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, report on performance, and propose improvements.

Recommended Qualifications

• Extensive experience developing, implementing, and maintaining Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies such as SPC, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, 8D, and Lean Six Sigma.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and their impact on product quality.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and achieve measurable quality enhancements.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with advanced statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
• Proven experience conducting supplier quality audits and development.
• Background in a highly regulated manufacturing sector (e.g., medical devices, aerospace, automotive).
• Proficiency in implementing and optimizing Quality Management System (QMS) software.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, QA Manager, Head of Quality, Director of Quality, Senior Quality Manager, Quality Control Manager, Quality System Manager, Quality Operations 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.