Quality Manager | Caledonia, MI

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

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for upholding and enhancing production standards? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Caledonia seeking experienced Quality Managers.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Caledonia 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).
• Oversee all quality control processes from incoming materials to final product inspection.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Manage supplier quality performance through audits and continuous monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and quality assurance programs.
• Manage, train, and develop the quality assurance team.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing, implementing, and maintaining Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Proficiency in core quality tools and methodologies (e.g., SPC, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal communication skills.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with advanced statistical process control (SPC) software or data analytics platforms.
• Proven experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) quality planning (e.g., APQP, PPAP).
• Lead Auditor certification for relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO 13485, AS9100).

Job Titles That Should Apply

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