Quality Manager - Grand Rapids Area

Job Description:Quality Manager | Grand Rapids, MISalary Range: $93,000 - $140,000 depending on experienceAre you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for upholding and enhancing production standards? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Grand Rapids seeking skilled Quality Managers.We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.The OpportunityWe partner with manufacturers across Grand Rapids seeking Quality Managers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 and other relevant standards.Lead and manage a team of quality professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.Oversee the inspection, testing, and release of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products.Investigate and resolve customer complaints and non-conformances, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).Conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance with quality standards, regulations, and company policies.Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and reduce defects.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., production, engineering, supply chain) to integrate quality into all stages of the product lifecycle.Recommended QualificationsStrong communication and problem-solving skillsBonus QualificationsAdditional certifications or trainingJob Titles That Should ApplyQuality Manager, QA Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Control Manager, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Compliance Manager, Head of Quality, Director of Quality, Quality Systems Manager, Continuous Improvement ManagerWhy The Pivot Group NetworkThe Pivot Group Network 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. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.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 at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network 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.Required Skills:• Resume• Data• Offers• Supply Chain• Support• Management System• Quality Management• Raw Materials• Assurance• Compliance• Salary• Hiring• Partnerships• Recruiting• Compensation• Supply• Metrics• Components• Inspection• Continuous Improvement• Quality Control• Manufacturing• Quality Assurance• Regulations• Materials• Preparation• Testing• Engineering• Training• Communication• ManagementSalary Package: