QUALITY MANAGERLocation: South Bend, IN - Onsite
What is a Quality Manager?The Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing quality systems, processes, and teams to ensure products meet internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations. This role leads quality assurance and control activities, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and partners with cross-functional teams to enhance product and process performance. The position plays a critical role in maintaining product consistency, supporting compliance, and strengthening overall quality culture.
What You Can Expect to Do as a Quality Manager:- Lead and manage quality assurance and quality control functions
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality systems, policies, and procedures
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, customer standards, and internal specifications
- Analyze quality data and drive improvements to reduce defects and variability
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) initiatives
- Partner with Production, Engineering, and Technical teams to resolve quality issues
- Oversee audits, certifications, and regulatory inspections
- Establish and monitor quality metrics and KPIs
What We Are Looking For in a Quality Manager:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field required
- 5 to 10+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or related roles
- Experience in chemical or industrial manufacturing preferred
- Proven leadership experience managing teams
- Strong understanding of quality systems, standards, and methodologies
- Experience with root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar frameworks (certification preferred)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Why Join IP Corporation?- Be part of a stable, privately held organization with more than 70 years of success and a strong reputation in the markets we serve.
- Lead meaningful work in a company where decisions can be made quickly, ideas are valued, and employees have a direct impact on business results.
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, and a 401(k) with company match.
- Collaborate with talented teams across a diverse portfolio of businesses and manufacturing operations.
- Opportunity for professional growth, leadership development, and long-term career advancement.
- Join a culture built on integrity, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Help shape the future of an organization committed to innovation, customer success, and operational excellence.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment- Ability to work in laboratory and manufacturing environments.
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
- Ability to travel up to 10% if applicable.
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