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Plant Quality Manager – Brownfield Manufacturing Site Launch - Southeastern Wisconsin

A global manufacturer in the industrial and infrastructure sector is launching a brand-new U.S. production facility in Southeastern Wisconsin to meet accelerating demand from blue-chip customers. We are seeking an experienced Plant Quality Manager to design, implement, and lead the entire quality function for this flagship site.

This is a ground-floor leadership opportunity: you will establish the quality systems, build a team, and ensure customer trust from the very first shipment. If you thrive in brownfield or ramp-up environments, this is your chance to build something lasting.

What’s In It for You:

+ **Legacy Opportunity** – Build the quality function for a flagship U.S. facility

+ **Customer Impact** – Interface directly with some of the most recognizable names in the data and infrastructure sector

+ **Competitive Pay** – Market-aligned base salary + performance bonus + relocation support

+ **Career Growth** – Direct visibility with executive and global leadership teams

+ **Strong Benefits Package:**

+ Day 1 health, dental, vision coverage + EAP

+ Paid parental leave, maternity leave, and disability coverage

+ 401k with company match + HSA/FSA options

+ Tuition reimbursement & career development programs

+ Competitive PTO and work-life balance policies

What You’ll Do:

+ Develop and implement **plant-level quality systems** aligned with industry and customer expectations

+ Build and lead the **quality team** (initially 1 engineer + 2 inspectors, scaling with output)

+ Drive **in-process controls, inspection plans, and defect taxonomy** to prevent escapes

+ Lead **internal audits** and prepare for customer-facing reviews and visits

+ Partner with operations and engineering to **define CTQs, process gates, and corrective actions**

+ Establish and monitor **key plant metrics** : FPY, COPQ, escapes, NCR closure, training completion

+ Serve as the **customer-facing quality lead** , ensuring credibility, transparency, and trust

+ Launch continuous improvement initiatives using **Lean, 8D, Pareto, and root cause tools**

+ Train and mentor quality inspectors, fostering a culture of **accountability and improvement**

What We’re Looking For:

+ Bachelor’s degree in **Engineering, Quality Management, or related field** (required)

+ 5+ years in quality engineering or quality management within a manufacturing environment

+ Minimum 3+ years leading quality teams (not a first-time manager)

+ Experience in **complex/heavy assemblies** (industrial equipment, HVAC, power gen skids, rail, or similar)

+ Strong working knowledge of **ISO 9001** (IATF experience a plus)

+ Demonstrated experience building or scaling a **QMS from scratch** in a plant launch or expansion

+ Confident and credible in front of customers; disciplined enough to call **stop-ship** when needed

+ Proficiency with problem-solving and trend analysis (Pareto, FPY, escapes, 8D reporting)

Travel Expectations:

+ **Early Launch Phase:** Heavier travel (~50%, generally two weeks/month, weekdays) to partner with an established sister facility for process alignment and knowledge transfer

+ **Stabilization:** Travel reduces to ~10% once the Southeastern WI plant ramps up (late 2025)

+ **Ongoing:** Occasional travel for customer meetings, supplier quality reviews, or cross-site collaboration

Ready to Build Quality Into Every Step?

If you’re a confident quality leader who thrives on building systems, solving problems, and protecting customer trust—we’d love to speak with you.

Apply today to join a leadership team that’s creating a new standard of excellence in manufacturing.

_Please note all resumes and candidate information submitted are kept in the strictest confidence. No resume will be released without the candidate's prior permission._

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