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Quality Manager in Iowa

Date Posted: Saturday, February 21, 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

We’re seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality systems and continuous improvement efforts in a manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, drives process improvement, and leads a team focused on delivering high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute site-level quality strategy and objectives

  • Manage and develop a team of quality professionals

  • Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems (ISO/IATF or similar)

  • Drive continuous improvement, non-conformance, and corrective action processes

  • Partner cross-functionally to improve product and process quality

  • Monitor quality trends and implement preventative actions

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

  • 7+ years of quality leadership experience in a regulated industry

  • Strong knowledge of QMS, FMEA, DFM, RCCA, and supplier quality

  • Proven experience leading teams and driving compliance

Preferred Qualifications

  • ASQ certification and/or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

  • QMS implementation experience

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Work Authorization

  • Must have independent authorization to work; no visa sponsorship available

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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