Quality Manager

LAPP Americas•Florham Park, NJ

14d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Manager is responsible for maintaining high quality standards at Lapp Cable Works. The role oversees quality management systems, inspections and audits, nonconforming materials, and continuous improvement initiatives. The manager collaborates with cross-functional teams, leads and develops the quality team, and keeps current with quality best practices. The position supervises the Quality Inspectors, with 3–4 direct reports, and reports to the Florham Park, New Jersey office. Domestic travel is 0%–5%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field, or equivalent experience; a degree is preferred.
At least 5 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
Proficiency in root cause analysis, 8D, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, and MRB processes.
Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coaching skills.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends and root causes, make sound data-informed decisions, manage changing priorities, and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and leadership.
Proficiency in written and spoken English, including the ability to interpret technical and business materials, write reports and procedures, analyze data, present information, and respond to inquiries.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Wire and cable manufacturing experience or technical understanding of wire and cable processes.
Knowledge of UL requirements.
Lean or Six Sigma certification at Green Belt level or higher.
Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, and quality data analysis tools.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve quality management systems and procedures.
Manage ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification, quality records, and document control; support implementation of ISO 45001.
Lead a cross-functional quality task force to identify and eliminate the leading quality issues.
Manage customer complaints and lead 8D corrective-action responses; support supplier quality issues as needed.
Participate in FMEA revisions to identify potential failure points and implement preventive measures.
Establish and lead the Material Review Board to review and disposition quality holds promptly and reduce the backlog.
Lead regular quality team audits of production processes to verify adherence to work instructions, setup, and in-process checks.
Define, track, and report quality KPIs in daily and weekly tiered meetings.
Partner with Operations to onboard and train operators on quality requirements, visual standards, and in-process checks, including certification before operators work independently.
Lead, coach, and develop the quality team, setting clear expectations and holding the team accountable for results.
Supervise the Quality Inspectors, with 3–4 direct reports.
Maintain a valid driver’s license.