Process & Quality Manager Full Time

Trueline’s client, a well-established and growing manufacturer specializing in branded components and precision products, is seeking a Process and Quality Manager to join their team in Sarasota, FL. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on building and strengthening a process-driven manufacturing and quality environment, with direct impact on plant performance and long-term operational excellence.

What You’ll Do as the Process and Quality Manager:

• Lead process improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations, including molding, finishing, and assembly
• Develop and implement standardized processes, control plans, and quality systems aligned with ISO 9001 principles
• Shift the organization from inspection-based quality to process-driven execution
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions using tools like 8D, DMAIC, FMEA, and SPC
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and supply chain to improve performance and reduce variability
• Establish and maintain quality management systems that are practical, scalable, and used on the floor
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Support customer and supplier quality initiatives, including audits and performance reviews
• Coach and develop teams on process discipline, quality fundamentals, and continuous improvement

Must-Haves as the Process and Quality Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing quality, process engineering, or operational excellence
• Hands-on experience with ISO 9001 systems implementation or management
• Background in process-driven manufacturing environments
• Experience in injection molding or plastics manufacturing
• Proven ability to lead change and implement systems in an established operation

Nice-to-Haves as the Process and Quality Manager:

• Experience modernizing or improving legacy manufacturing operations
• Exposure to global manufacturing standards and cross-regional collaboration
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence across functions

Our Client Offers:

• Competitive base salary with 10%-20% of salary bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401K plan and tuition reimbursement
• Generous PTO with flexibility for negotiation
• A collaborative, down-to-earth culture with strong employee engagement
• Clear opportunities for internal growth and advancement
• Stable, established company with long-term investment in people and operations

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.