Quality Manager, Manufacturing & EHS

Quality Manager (Manufacturing | Quality & EHS)

Industry: Manufacturing & Production

Function: Quality Management / EHS

Location: Long Branch, NJ (on-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000 base (dependent on experience)

Travel: Occasional

Relocation: Not available (candidates must be local)

About the Role:

We are seeking a Quality Manager to lead plant-level Quality Management Systems (QMS) while also owning key Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) responsibilities. This role is responsible for driving a strong quality ownership culture , reducing customer and warranty concerns, improving internal quality performance, and embedding continuous improvement across operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role within a safety-critical manufacturing environment. The Quality Manager partners closely with site leadership, operations, and cross-functional teams to ensure quality and EHS systems are effective, compliant, and fully integrated into daily operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Leadership

• Lead and manage the quality function and direct reports to meet plant quality objectives

• Implement and administer a plant-level Quality Management System aligned with ISO 9001

• Lead timely investigation and response to customer concerns and quality escapes

• Drive reduction in internal and external defects (DPPM) through root cause and corrective actions

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) through cross-functional quality readiness

• Review daily quality metrics and set priorities for the quality team

• Develop and improve internal validation and inspection methods

• Deploy and sustain 5S and continuous improvement practices

• Lead third-party, customer, and regulatory audits

EHS Leadership

• Own and support site EHS programs, risk assessments, and compliance activities

• Promote a strong zero-incident safety culture through employee engagement

• Identify leading and lagging EHS indicators and track performance against goals

• Support regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local EHS requirements

• Ensure training matrices are defined, tracked, and completed

• Lead EHS reporting, assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

• 3+ years of combined experience in manufacturing and/or quality

• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems

• Experience managing third-party or external audits

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing plant environment

• Authorization to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)

• Ability to work on-site; candidates must live within commuting distance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)

• Lean Six Sigma experience or certification

• ASQ certification (Six Sigma Black Belt, CQE, or similar)

• Prior Quality Engineer or Quality Manager experience

• Practical EHS leadership experience

What This Role Is (and Is Not)

This role is:

• Plant-based and operations-focused

• Leadership-oriented with hands-on execution

• Focused on quality culture, metrics, and continuous improvement

• Integrated with EHS and safety accountability

This role is not:

• A documentation-only or audit-only quality role

• A remote or hybrid position

• Limited to inspection or customer complaints alone

What Success Looks Like:

• Reduced customer complaints, warranty issues, and internal defects

• Strong audit performance and sustained ISO compliance

• Engaged employees who take ownership of quality and safety

• Clear quality and EHS metrics tied to plant performance

• Visible leadership presence on the floor

If you are a manufacturing quality leader who thrives in plant environments, values safety, and enjoys driving real operational improvement, we encourage you to apply.

Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.