Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager- $10K Sign-on Bonus

Reporting To: PresidentDepartment: QualityRole ObjectiveThe Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for ensuring that all products meet the customer quality standards. This role involves developing and implementing quality control systems, monitoring production processes, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.Salary Range: $135K - $170KSign-On Bonus $10KKey Responsibilities Lead and manage a quality department in a mid-to-high volume manufacturing facility.Schedule and plan daily throughput of the quality department across all shifts.Evaluate and make recommendations for product and system non-conformance issues.Collaborate and problem solve with customer quality and engineering departments as necessary.Where needed, develop and institute quality and inspection procedures that are consistent with the current company policy and that will enhance the system.Manage supplier quality program.Hire and train mechanical inspectors as required to ensure sufficient staffing.Work closely with upper management to evaluate, identify and isolate areas within the organization that can be improved or re-structured to provide our customers with the highest quality product possible in the most efficient manner.Review and evaluate the performance of the quality department.Make recommendations regarding wages, promotions, and terminations of quality department to senior management.Optimize total Cost of Quality for the organization.Review and update quality manual periodically for compliance to prevailing ISO and customer requirements and specifications.Lead management review meetings.Ensure employees adhere to company rules and safety regulations.