Quality Manager Milwaukee, WI $115k–135k
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Milwaukee, WI · Posted October 17, 2026
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November 2026
- #5Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Great Lakes58 / 100 · of 16
- #6Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Great Lakes172 openings · of 48
- #6Cities hosting the most business conferences in the Great Lakes9 conferences · of 9
- #7Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills in the Midwest5% · of 52
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- #7Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Midwest90 jobs · of 51
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- Best cities for operations jobs #1 New York (1,429 openings)
- Best cities for operations pay after cost of living #1 Reston ($177k)
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About the job
Quality Manager (Manufacturing/ISO 9001 exp req) Location: Minutes Northwest of Milwaukee, WI Salary: $115,000 - $135,000 DOE + Benefits Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) w/ Profit-Sharing, PTO, Paid Holidays, and More! Schedule: M-F 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Travel: 3-Month Training within Working Hours; Company-Provided Transportation to Current Facility Start Date: ASAP Sponsorship: Not Available
Quality Manager (Manufacturing/ISO 9001 exp req) Description
Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Quality Manager to lead and maintain their quality management system (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001 and customer requirements. They are preparing to move into a new, 90,000 square-foot facility with significant production growth anticipated over the next 5-7 years. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the QMS in a hands-on way at the existing facility, support the move into the new facility while ensuring quality compliance is maintained, and oversee quality assurance and quality control once the move is complete. The Quality Manager will balance hands-on technical troubleshooting with team leadership to minimize defects and maintain regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will bring strong manufacturing quality leadership and experience conducting internal and external audits. This is an exciting opportunity to join a long-established organization and contribute to its continued growth and expansion!
Quality Manager (Manufacturing/ISO 9001 exp req) Responsibilities
• Maintain, implement, continuously improve the ISO 9001-based Quality Management System • Ensure quality procedures, work instructions, forms, and records are effectively implemented • Coordinate internal and external ISO 9001, certification, and surveillance audits • Report on quality objectives/metrics/trends; manage document controls and quality records • Set and maintain inspection, testing, and calibration standards facility-wide • Analyze defects, scrap, and customer complaints; manage nonconformance through resolution • Lead root-cause analysis, SPC monitoring; manage CAPA through completion and evaluation • Identify systemic issues and implement improvements to prevent recurrence • Respond to customer concerns and support customer audits and quality reviews • Monitor supplier performance metrics, resolve quality issues, and conduct regular audits • Promote a culture of quality, prevention, and continuous improvement facility-wide • Lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives; support process controls and standardized work • Lead, coach, and develop the Quality Technician; deliver ISO 9001 training as needed
Quality Manager (Manufacturing/ISO 9001 exp req) Qualifications
• 5+ years quality assurance experience in a manufacturing facility required • 3+ years management experience required • Current or past ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification required • Current or past quality certification (CQE, CQA, similar ASQ) required • Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training required • ERP experience required