Quality Control Manager (Manufacturing) POST NUMBER: 448129
Position Title: Quality Manager
Position Overview
The Quality Manager is responsible for leading and managing all quality assurance activities at the manufacturing facility. This includes ensuring products meet quality and regulatory standards, solving quality issues, and driving continuous improvements across manufacturing processes. Experience in manufacturing environment is a must. Client is offering excellent benefits.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Oversight
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Develop and maintain quality control procedures that ensure products meet customer and industry standards.
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Lead and support the quality control team through training, performance management, and daily supervision.
Inspection & Testing
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Create and execute testing procedures for raw materials, in-process parts, and final products.
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Perform regular inspections and identify any quality issues or deviations.
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Continuously improve testing and inspection methods for better accuracy and efficiency.
Process Improvement
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Analyze quality data to identify trends and root causes of issues.
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Implement corrective and preventive actions to resolve problems and improve processes.
Compliance & Documentation
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Ensure all processes comply with industry regulations and internal policies.
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Maintain detailed records of inspections, test results, and corrective actions.
Customer Support
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Handle customer complaints and quality concerns promptly.
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Work with customers to understand their quality expectations and provide needed documentation.
Reporting
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Prepare and share quality reports with leadership, including performance metrics and improvement plans.
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Keep management informed on quality trends and initiatives.
Collaboration
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Partner with teams across production, engineering, and sales to ensure quality standards are followed throughout the manufacturing process.
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Promote a culture of quality through communication and regular updates at team meetings.
Training & Development
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Provide training to employees on quality standards and procedures.
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Stay current on industry best practices and apply them to improve quality systems.
Safety & Audits
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Ensure all quality activities meet safety standards.
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Monitor pest control compliance and conduct regular internal audits.
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Lead ISO 9001:2015 audit schedules and ensure other departments maintain proper documentation and records.
Required:
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Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
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At least 5 years of experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing environment (Blow Molding or Injection Molding preferred)
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Strong knowledge of quality systems, tools, and industry standards
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Familiarity with regulatory requirements for plastic manufacturing
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Six Sigma certification or similar credentials
Preferred:
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Experience maintaining certifications like ISO9001, ISO13485, and SQF
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Background in customer and third-party audit processes
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Skilled in using quality management software and data analysis tools
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Strong analytical and decision-making skills
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Proven leadership and team development capabilities
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Familiarity with automated inspection tools
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Experience managing projects and obtaining regulatory certifications
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.