QUALITY MANAGER
Location: Alabaster, AL
Reports to: Technical Manager
Compensation: $90K-$100 + uncapped bonus structure
Company Overview
We are a forward-looking manufacturing organization specializing in high-performance molded rubber products and custom industrial components . With deep expertise in rubber processing, testing, and quality-driven manufacturing, we serve regulated and infrastructure-focused industries that demand reliability, consistency, and compliance.
Your Role:
As the Quality Manager , you will lead all quality assurance, quality control, and laboratory operations across the organization. You will own the ISO-based Quality Management System, ensure regulatory and customer compliance, and drive a strong culture of quality throughout manufacturing, engineering, and operations.
What You’ll Do:
• Lead, mentor, and develop the quality organization, including laboratory and quality technicians.
• Own and maintain the ISO Quality Management System , serving as the ISO Management Representative .
• Plan, conduct, and respond to internal and external ISO audits , ensuring ongoing compliance.
• Audit, investigate, and report product non-conformities and scrap; lead corrective and preventive actions.
• Track and report quality KPIs, partnering with manufacturing and engineering to resolve quality issues.
• Manage the testing laboratory, ensuring accurate, compliant testing of materials and finished products.
• Interface with regulatory and certification bodies (e.g., UL, NSF, AWWA, EPA) to maintain required approvals.
• Provide technical quality support to manufacturing teams and customers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to communicate audit findings, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Utilize ERP systems and software tools (e.g., SAP, JDE, MS Office, advanced Excel) for quality reporting and analysis.
What You’ll Bring:
• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of leadership experience in quality management, quality control, or laboratory operations within Rubber manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO standards and Quality Management Systems
• Proven experience serving as an ISO Management Representative or leading ISO audits preferred.
• Ability to lead people, manage multiple priorities, and work independently in a fast-paced, multi-product environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and committed to continuous improvement.
Why Join?
You’ll join a stable, growth-oriented manufacturing organization where quality truly matters and leadership has a real voice. This role offers the opportunity to own and shape the ISO quality system, influence manufacturing and product decisions, and drive meaningful improvements in a hands-on environment. If you value accountability, continuous improvement, and making a visible impact, this is a place where your expertise will be recognized and valued.
About Us
Waterstone Human Capital is a purpose-driven recruiting and search firm specializing in connecting top talent with leading organizations across engineering, manufacturing, and related sectors throughout North America. Known for our deep industry expertise and people-first approach, we deliver thoughtful, high-impact talent solutions that drive long-term success. Better Leaders. Better Culters. Better Results.