What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Manager position at Metals & Additives?
Position Overview:
The QC Department Manager / ISO Coordinator is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the Quality Control (QC) department and ensuring the facility's compliance with ISO standards and other applicable quality management systems. This position plays a critical role in maintaining product integrity, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and upholding the company's commitment to quality and regulatory compliance.
The QC Department Manager / ISO Coordinator will lead a team of quality professionals, manage day-to-day QC operations, and serve as the primary liaison for all ISO-related activities, including audits, documentation, training, and corrective actions. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented leader with a strong understanding of quality assurance principles, regulatory requirements, and process optimization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Directing and managing all functions of the Quality Control department, including inspection, testing, and documentation.
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining the facility's ISO quality management system (e.g., ISO 9001), ensuring ongoing compliance and certification.
- Leading internal and external audits, managing audit responses, and driving corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
- Collaborating with crossfunctional teams to resolve quality issues, improve processes, and support production goals.
- Training and mentoring QC staff to ensure adherence to quality standards and procedures.
- Maintaining and updating quality documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and quality manuals.
- Monitoring key quality metrics and reporting performance trends to senior management.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Industrial Technology, or other related field (Preferred)
- Minimum 46 years of Quality Control Leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- At least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role, preferably overseeing multiple shifts
- Proven experience managing ISO 9001 (or other relevant ISO standards) certification, audits, and compliance programs
- Proven experience managing a team across multiple shifts.
- Demonstrated ability to lead inhouse quality control systems.
- Excellent problemsolving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Key Competencies:
- Leadership and Team Development
- ISO 9001
- Quality Systems
- Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving
- Internal Auditing
Work Environment:
- Industrial manufacturing facility operating across three shifts.
- Frequent interaction with production, engineering, customer service and
- Occasional requirement to work outside normal business hours to support 24/7 operations.