HiFyve is hiring a Plant Quality Manager in the Manufacturing industry in Greene County, MO!
Salary: $95K - $125K + bonus opportunity
Shift: Days
Location: Greene County, MO
A leading industrial manufacturer is seeking a Plant Quality Manager to oversee all aspects of product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement at its Springfield, MO facility. This is a high-impact role responsible for driving quality initiatives, managing customer quality concerns, leading audits, and fostering a plant-wide culture of operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality issues and resolution.
- Analyze complaints to identify trends and prevent recurrence.
- Present performance reports and quality insights to senior leadership.
- Develop quality plans, inspection protocols, control plans, and in-process standards.
- Maintain a documented ISO 9001-compliant quality management system.
- Lead internal and external audits and ensure all regulatory standards are met.
- Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
- Use Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, and related tools to enhance product quality and efficiency.
- Train employees on quality principles and continuous improvement practices.
- Partner with operations, technical, and sales teams to align on product specs and quality expectations.
- Evaluate and work with suppliers to ensure raw material quality meets plant standards.
- Lead and mentor quality team members; oversee training and development.
- Promote a proactive quality culture across departments and shifts.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field. Advanced certifications (CQE, Six Sigma Black Belt, etc.) are preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 5–7 years in quality management in a manufacturing setting.
- Experience with ISO 9001 implementation and audit leadership.
- Expertise in root cause analysis, SPC, FMEA, and control planning.
- Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination.
- Familiarity with rubber product manufacturing (belts, hoses, tires, etc.) is a plus.
If you are interested, please apply.