• Quality Manager

    Actalent (Franklin, KY)


    Job Title: Quality Manager

     

    Client is unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.

    Job Description

    The Quality Manager will oversee a team of two Quality Technicians and spearhead quality initiatives within the plant, focusing on process improvements. This role involves identifying process failures and providing corrective actions to prevent future issues, as well as coaching and training team members.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead technical service and quality efforts to identify and implement opportunities for improved process control and end product quality and consistency.

    + Develop, plan, and implement process or product improvement projects in the manufacturing environment.

    + Manage, organize, and control work instructions and other documents/records in support of quality management systems and audits.

    + Identify and lead data-driven process control and improvement projects, utilizing continuous improvement methodologies including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints.

    + Analyze key metrics for trends and identify process improvement opportunities to ensure continuous improvements by production and maintenance teams.

    + Oversee data collection systems used for process monitoring and improvements.

    + Develop plant operations and technical employees' problem-solving skills and understanding of data analysis and process improvement.

    + Influence and coach Quality Technicians for personal and technical development.

    + Influence and coach the production team on QMS and continuous improvement techniques.

    Essential Skills

    + Root cause analysis

    + Quality engineering

    + Coaching and counseling

    + Process problem solving

    + ISO 9001

    + Metallurgy

    + Six Sigma

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + 5 years of manufacturing quality experience

    + BS or MS in metallurgy, material science, mechanical engineering, or related field (preferred)

    + Experience with casting or molten metal processes (preferred)

    + Understanding of QMS

    + ISO 9001 documentation

    Work Environment

    The work environment involves working with aluminum smelting and casting into ingots, which can be a physically demanding and dirty setting. The plant has been in operation since 2022 and offers room for growth, with recent roles opening up in corporate settings. The current Plant Manager transferred from another branch, showcasing potential for career advancement.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a 12month contract-to-hire position based out of Franklin, Kentucky.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $48.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Franklin,KY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.