Area Quality Manager

DSJ Global; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking an Area Manager, Quality to oversee plant quality functions in a heavy industrial setting. You will lead QA/QC, drive QMS improvements, and coordinate with customers and suppliers to ensure compliance with API/ASTM standards.

You will manage QA/QC personnel, support audits, and implement corrective actions while partnering with operations to reduce defects and non-conformances. Excellent leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of leadership in quality management in OCTG/tubular products or heavy industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product quality meets customer specs and industry standards.
• Lead QMS implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee QA/QC inspections, testing, and surveillance activities.
• Coach, develop, and evaluate QA/QC personnel.
• Drive CAPA and quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage supplier quality audits and development activities.
• Lead root cause investigations for non-conformances.
• Coordinate quality initiatives across manufacturing, logistics, and operations.
• Establish quality objectives and monitor KPIs.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental compliance and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing systems

Job description

Industry: Steel & Tube Manufacturing (OCTG / Tubular Products)

Position Overview

A leading steel and tube manufacturing organization is seeking an Area Manager, Quality to oversee all plant quality functions and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements. This individual will lead quality assurance and quality control initiatives, manage quality personnel, drive continuous improvement efforts, and serve as a key liaison with customers, suppliers, and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure product quality meets customer specifications and industry standards.
• Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the plant's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Oversee quality control inspections, testing, and surveillance activities.
• Manage, coach, develop, and evaluate QA/QC personnel.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and corrective/preventive action programs.
• Make critical decisions regarding product quality issues, customer concerns, and non-conformance investigations.
• Reduce operational costs associated with quality-related issues and defects.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and third-party inspection agencies.
• Manage supplier quality audits, production capability assessments, and supplier development activities.
• Maintain non-conformance reporting systems and lead root cause investigations.
• Support customer visits, plant audits, and facility tours.
• Coordinate quality initiatives across manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, maintenance, sales, and operations teams.
• Establish and monitor quality objectives, benchmarks, and key performance indicators.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and management system requirements.
• Conduct and oversee internal audits and support external certification and customer audits.
• Provide regular reporting and recommendations to plant leadership regarding quality performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline required; advanced degree preferred. Equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in Quality Management within OCTG, tubular products, pipe, tube, steel manufacturing, or a similar heavy industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, continuous improvement methodologies, and quality planning processes.
• Experience interpreting and translating technical customer specifications and requirements.
• Project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of API, ASTM, ASME, or other applicable industry standards.
• Experience with SAP, Microsoft Office, and manufacturing business systems.
• Strong understanding of tubular manufacturing processes and steel production operations.
• Technical expertise in material testing, inspection, quality assurance, and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.
• Knowledge of raw materials used in steel and tube manufacturing.
• Experience supporting new product development and product qualification activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven leadership, team development, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively present complex technical information to a variety of audiences.