Branch Skilled - Quality Manager

Monroechamber; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroechamber in Spring Grove, IL is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager/Inspector to oversee quality operations on the manufacturing floor. This is a direct-hire, first-shift position with a $75,000-$100,000/year BOE wage, requiring interaction with employees and ensuring processes meet print specifications.

The ideal candidate will have plastics manufacturing experience, a strong working knowledge of ISO 9000, and proven ability to maintain quality records, lead a small team, and drive

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing quality inspection or management.
• Plastics manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9000 quality systems.
• Experience with quality documentation and record compliance.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn company systems.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Comfortable spending significant time on the manufacturing floor rather than sitting behind a desk.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day quality activities on the manufacturing floor.
• Verify products are manufactured using the correct materials and to print specifications.
• Perform inspections and ensure quality requirements are consistently met.
• Maintain quality records and documentation.
• Support and maintain ISO 9000 quality systems.
• Identify quality issues and work with production to determine solutions.
• Oversee and support a quality team of 2+ employees.
• Communicate quality concerns and updates to management.
• Work closely with production employees to ensure procedures are understood and followed.
• Monitor processes and verify that required documentation and records are completed accurately.
• Promote attention to detail and continuous improvement throughout the shop.

Skills

Quality inspection

Quality management

Plastics manufacturing

ISO 9000 knowledge

Communication

Supervisory experience

On-floor work

Tools

Quality documentation software

Job description

Position Title: Quality Manager Wage: $75,000-$100,000/year BOE Shift: 1st Hours: 7:00am-4:00pm

We are seeking a hands-on QC Manager/Inspector to oversee quality operations in a small, growing manufacturing environment in Spring Grove, IL. A background in plastics manufacturing is preferred. This is not a traditional office-based quality position. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on the manufacturing floor, interacting with employees, verifying processes, inspecting products, and ensuring work is being completed correctly. This is a direct hire opportunity on 1st shift.

Quality Manager Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee day-to-day quality activities on the manufacturing floor
• Verify products are manufactured using the correct materials and to print specifications
• Perform inspections and ensure quality requirements are consistently met
• Maintain quality records and documentation
• Support and maintain compliance with ISO 9000 quality systems
• Identify quality issues and work with production to determine solutions
• Oversee and support a quality team of 2+ employees
• Communicate quality concerns and updates to management
• Work closely with production employees to ensure procedures are understood and followed
• Monitor processes and verify that required documentation and records are completed accurately
• Promote attention to detail and continuous improvement throughout the shop

Quality Manager Requirements:

• Previous quality inspection or quality management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Plastics manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong understanding of ISO 9000 quality systems
• Experience with quality documentation and record compliance
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn company systems
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Comfortable spending significant time on the manufacturing floor rather than sitting behind a desk
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience is preferred

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