Hiring: Quality Manager – Plastics Injection Molding Company: Ajulia Executive Search Location: Marion, KY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 12:43:40 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance About the job Required Skills: •Lead and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) compliant with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, HACCP, CGMP, and other applicable industry standards, ensuring regulatory and customer requirements are met •Manage quality assurance and control activities, including audits, inspections, testing, validation, PPAP approvals, PFMEAs, control plans, and process flow documentation for plastic injection molded automotive components •Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing quality metrics and KPIs (PPM, scrap rates, defects, and customer complaints), identifying trends, and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA •Lead root cause investigations, resolve non-conformities, and address customer quality concerns through effective problem-solving and sustainable corrective action plans •Partner with manufacturing and cross-functional teams to optimize processes, reduce defects, improve product quality, and enhance customer quality performance •Supervise, train, and develop Quality Engineers and staff, promoting quality best practices, regulatory compliance, safety standards, and alignment with company quality objectives Qualifications: •Extensive experience in quality management within manufacturing environments, preferably in plastics injection molding and automotive industries •In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and standard operating procedures, with the ability to maintain compliance and drive quality excellence •Proven expertise in conducting quality audits, inspections, and implementing effective quality systems across complex production operations •Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills, with experience developing corrective and preventive actions to improve quality performance •Effective leadership, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate across cross-functional teams •Clearbridge Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements Compensation: •$80,000 - $100,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!