5-7 years of quality management experience in relevant sectors
Proven track record of achieving ISO 9001 certification; familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 preferred
Hands-on experience with audit processes and CAPA systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging various audiences
Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
Manage and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) from the ground up
Develop and enforce SOPs and work instructions compliant with standards
Plan and execute internal audits; oversee CAPA processes through to resolution
Establish and track process performance metrics and quality indicators
Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements
Collaborate with technical staff to minimize process variations and quality issues
Lead root cause analysis for nonconformances, focusing on systemic solutions
Benefits
Opportunity to build a quality function from scratch
Direct involvement with leadership influencing company decisions
Engagement in meaningful work addressing national supply chain challenges
Access to competitive compensation and benefits
Full Job Description
Are you an experienced quality professional with a passion for process improvement, looking for a role where you can drive certification, compliance, and operational excellence from the ground up? If so, read on!
About the Role CMR is seeking a Quality Manager to own and manage our Quality Management System from the ground up. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for achieving and maintaining certification across five standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISCC+, and EcoVadis - while embedding quality into daily operations at our Boone facility. The Quality Manager reports to senior leadership and is a key contributor to CMR's Phase 1 scale-up. This is a role for someone who wants to build something that matters.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and maintain CMR's Quality Management System (QMS)
Develop, maintain, and control SOPs, work instructions, and documented information in compliance with applicable standards
Plan and execute internal audits; manage corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes through to closure
Establish and monitor process performance metrics and product quality indicators for REO output and feedstock processing
Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, environmental, health, and safety requirements
Partner with operations and technical staff to identify and eliminate process variation and quality escapes
Lead root cause analysis on nonconformances; drive systemic, not symptomatic, solutions
Support customer and third-party audits, including those from enterprise partners and government stakeholders
Contribute to CMR's operational SOPs and process hardening initiatives as part of Phase 1 scale-up
About You
Demonstrated quality management experience in manufacturing, materials processing, recycling, or a regulated industrial environment
Demonstrated experience managing or achieving ISO 9001 certification; working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 preferred
Hands-on experience with internal and external audits, CAPA systems, and document control
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to translate data into action
Effective communicator across technical, operational, and leadership audiences
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Quality, Environmental Science, or a related field - or equivalent demonstrated experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Background in metals, specialty chemicals, critical materials, or electronics recycling
ISO Lead Auditor certification (9001, 14001, or 45001)
Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
Familiarity with environmental and occupational health regulations applicable to materials processing facilities
Why CMR
Build a quality function at a company solving a genuine national supply chain problem - not maintain one that already exists
Work directly with leadership at a pre-Series A company where your decisions have immediate impact
