Job Title:
Quality Assurance Manager
Company: Movement Search & Delivery
Location: Columbia, KY
Created: 2026-05-08
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Confidential Opportunity: Quality Manager | Automotive Supplier (400+ Employee Facility)This is not a "maintain the system" role.This is build-it, own-it, and elevate-it.We're partnered with a global automotive supplier running a 400-person operation that needs a Quality Manager who can lead from the front, drive accountability, and turn quality into a competitive advantage"”not a cost center.What You'll OwnFull ownership of the Total Quality System"”strategy through executionLead, develop, and scale a high-performing quality teamTranslate customer requirements into real, measurable process controlsDrive SPC, process control systems, and continuous improvement initiativesOwn scrap reduction, cost of quality, and operational impactAct as a strategic partner to leadership"”not just a support functionServe as the voice of quality internally and externally(This role reports at the highest level and influences both operational and strategic direction) What You BringAutomotive manufacturing experience (non-negotiable)Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a plant environment (~400 employees)Deep knowledge of AIAG Core Tools, IATF 16949, and customer-specific requirementsStrong background in SPC, problem-solving, and process improvementAbility to connect quality to financial performance and operational resultsExecutive-level communication"”you can influence at every levelWhat Success Looks LikeReduced scrap, improved margins, a stronger customer confidenceA quality-culture that's proactive"”not reactiveTeams aligned, trained, and executing at a high levelSystems that actually drive results"”not just pass auditsWhy This RoleDirect visibility to top leadership"”this role mattersOpportunity to shape the quality function in a meaningful wayThis is an environment where performance, leadership, and results are recognized