Head of Operations Management (m/w/d)

Quality Manager, you will be responsible for leading HYTORC's quality operations and supporting the continued development and effectiveness of the company's Quality Management System (QMS). This role will manage and support key quality functions, including Quality Engineering, Quality Control, Supplier Quality, Calibration, Document Control, Compliance, and related EH&S activities as assigned.Quality Manager will help maintain compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17025:2017 requirements, support customer, supplier, internal, and third-party audits, and drive practical improvements across manufacturing, distribution, assembly, machining, and final product verification activities.The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience in quality systems for manufacturing and machining operations, from incoming material inspection through in-process controls, final inspection, and product release.Key ResponsibilitiesQuality Systems & Compliance• Manage and continuously improve QMS processes, including internal audits, CAPA, calibration, complaints, inspections, risk management, and document control.• Serve as a key quality contact and support ISO Management Representative responsibilities as assigned.• Support notified body, customer, supplier, and third-party audits related to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 17025:2017, and other applicable requirements.• Maintain accurate compliance documentation and ensure procedures, work instructions, forms, and quality records are properly controlled and current.• Track and trend quality metrics; develop reports and dashboards to communicate performance, risks, and improvement priorities.• Support periodic Management Reviews by preparing QMS performance data, audit results, corrective action status, and quality trend information.• Ensure quality requirements are integrated throughout manufacturing, distribution, assembly, machining, and final product verification processes.• Verify QMS compliance through internal audits and ensure timely follow-up on findings, corrective actions, and effectiveness checks.Operational Quality & Performance• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Machining, Assembly, Distribution, and Supply Chain to identify, contain, and resolve quality issues.• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action efforts to improve product quality, process capability, and customer satisfaction.• Manage quality requirements for incoming inspection, in-process inspection, dimensional inspection, assembly checks, calibration, and final product release.• Support production scale-up, new product introductions, and the implementation of new equipment with appropriate quality controls and validated processes.• manage priorities, resources, equipment needs, and day-to-day quality workload.• Drive standardization of inspection methods, acceptance criteria, quality records, and nonconforming material processes.• Partner with internal teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and reduce repeat defects, rework, scrap, and supplier-related issues.