Quality Lead / Quality Manager

Quality Lead / Quality Manager (Manufacturing, QA/QC, Continuous Improvement) Immediate opening. A growing manufacturing company is seeking a hands-on Quality Lead or Quality Manager to drive quality initiatives across production operations. This is a high-impact, visible role working cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, and Operations to ensure products meet specifications and exceed customer expectations. We are open to experienced Quality Leads ready for the next step as well as established Quality Managers looking for a strong, growth-oriented environment. What You'll Do Quality Control & Inspection Oversight Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections Develop and maintain inspection procedures and quality documentation Ensure accurate reporting and communication of inspection results Monitor quality trends and proactively address recurring issues Production Quality Support Partner with production teams to ensure compliance with work instructions and quality standards Provide guidance to operators and team leads on inspection requirements Support First Article Inspections (FAI) and process validations Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action (RCA / CAPA) Investigate product issues and customer complaints Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions Track and verify effectiveness of improvements Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to reduce defects and improve product quality Support process improvement and quality control initiatives Assist in developing SOPs and best practices Reporting & Compliance Maintain inspection reports, quality records, and tracking systems Monitor KPIs and report on quality performance to leadership Support internal audits and compliance efforts Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Production, Engineering, Customer Service, and Logistics Support new product introductions (NPI) and sampling What We're Looking For 3-7+ years of Quality Control / Quality Assurance experience in manufacturing Experience with inspection processes, quality documentation, and

RCA/CAPA

Strong knowledge of quality systems, tools, and production environments Ability to identify issues and drive solutions independently Excellent communication and collaboration skills Industry experience in printing, packaging, plastics, or consumer products is highly preferred Preferred Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field Experience with QMS and ERP systems Bilingual (Spanish or Chinese) is a plus Why Apply? Opportunity to step into or operate at a Quality Manager level High-visibility role with direct impact on product quality and operations Growing company with strong career advancement potential Collaborative, team-oriented environment Stable and expanding manufacturing organization Apply today for immediate consideration. Contact Claudia Scrofani with AppleOne Ventura for additional information. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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//e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.