Quality Assurance Manager

Quality & Operational Excellence Leader (Interim / SME)

Our client is looking for an experienced Quality & Operations SME to support manufacturing organizations in stabilizing quality systems, improving operational performance, and driving measurable results (on a 1099 basis).

This role blends Quality Management leadership with Industrial Engineering and operational improvement expertise; ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges and delivering rapid impact.

What You’ll Do

• Lead or stabilize Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 or similar) and support internal/external audits

• Drive structured problem solving using tools like CAPA, 5-Why, Ishikawa, and A3

• Implement and improve quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, control plans, and statistical analysis

• Support S&OP and production planning, balancing demand, capacity, and operational constraints

• Lead process improvement initiatives including facility layout changes, process flow optimization, and line balancing

• Apply Lean methodologies such as Value Stream Mapping, time studies, standard work, and waste reduction

• Deliver measurable improvements in yield, scrap reduction, throughput, and customer quality performance

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in manufacturing quality leadership

• Hands-on problem solving and continuous improvement mindset

• Exposure to Lean / Six Sigma methodologies

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, Excel modeling, or operational dashboards

• Ability to quickly assess operations and implement practical improvements

Impact

This role focuses on helping organizations rapidly improve performance through quality system leadership, operational excellence, and industrial engineering practices.

If you thrive in environments where you can diagnose problems, implement improvements, and deliver measurable results, we’d love to connect.

Location: Various locations (Travel required)

Job Type: Contract (1099)

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity to work with a leading food manufacturing company
• Travel expenses covered