Quality Manager

Kennametal

Quality Manager at Kennametal overseeing quality department operations and customer satisfaction. Leading compliance to ISO standards and managing day-to-day quality activities.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeNew Market • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensures an effective organizational structure and sufficient staffing for the quality department on the campus
Leads the day-to-day activities of the quality team
Maintain the Quality Management System (ISO 9001) of the site
Engage with regional and global QMS leadership
Share overall improvement metrics of the site
Identify & support training initiatives for workforce
Approve and execute product & process audits aimed to drive standardization of jobs
Facilitate on-time response to customer complaints

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years of experience required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent industry experience
Knowledge of ISO standards and requirements
Must be able to use required computer software including but not limited to SAP, Microsoft Office
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to create process documents and audit processes to requirements
Must be able to work within cross functional teams through complex tasks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

Quality Management SystemISO 9001process auditsprocess documentation

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteamworkproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree