Quality Manager
Location: Jeffersontown, Kentucky
Coley Company
Quality Manager
Louisville, KY
We are partnering with a well-established, U.S.-based manufacturer known for its long-standing reputation in consumer goods. They are looking for a Quality Manager who will lead quality initiatives across internal operations and supplier relationships. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for maintaining product standards, driving continuous improvement, and directly managing customer and supplier quality interactions. This role will report to the owner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary liaison with customers regarding quality concerns and resolutions
- Lead quality inspections, audits, and compliance efforts across production processes
- Oversee supplier quality performance and drive corrective action initiatives
- Develop and implement quality systems and standard operating procedures
- Analyze production data to identify trends, prevent issues, and improve processes
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (required); preferred fields include Engineering, Quality, or Industrial Management
- Experience in a manufacturing quality role
- Hands-on experience with quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and tools such as root cause analysis
- Experience managing supplier quality and leading corrective actions
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills