Quality Assurance Manager

Find Great People | FGP; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Find Great People | FGP in South Carolina is seeking a Quality Supervisor/Manager for manufacturing operations in Greenwood and West Columbia. The role will lead the plant quality function, collaborate with operations, engineering, and supply chain, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring customer quality requirements are met.

This hands-on leader will oversee quality engineers, technicians, and inspectors, manage calibration and test equipment, maintain documentation, and foster

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree, associate degree, or bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help lead and develop the plant quality team including quality engineers, technicians, and inspectors.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements including ISO-based systems.
• Lead and coordinate quality control resources to support production schedules and operational objectives.
• Oversee inspection, testing, and verification activities to ensure compliance with customer and internal quality requirements.
• Train, mentor, and develop quality personnel to support performance, competency, and career growth.
• Ensure personnel qualifications, certifications, and training records remain current and compliant.
• Review and maintain quality documentation, inspection reports, test records, and related compliance documentation.
• Conduct final quality reviews and support internal audits of production and quality processes.

Skills

Quality supervision

Manufacturing QA

Leadership

Inspection

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Quality Supervisor/Manager – Manufacturing

Onsite Role - Greenwood, SC and West Columbia, SC

We are conducting a search on behalf of a well-established manufacturing clients in the Greenwood and the West Columbia area for a Quality Supervisor/Manager. We have an open role in each location. They are open to a Supervisor or a Manager depending on experience and background. Both will help lead the plant quality function and play a key role in driving quality performance, strengthening systems, and partnering across departments to support operational goals.

The ideal candidates will bring strong knowledge of quality standards along with a strong and collaborative leadership experience. They will help lead the quality team while working closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain to ensure customer expectations are met and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented throughout the facility. This role requires a leader who is hands-on, solutions-oriented, and focused on building accountability and teamwork across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Help lead and develop the plant quality team including quality engineers, technicians, and inspectors


• Ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements including ISO-based systems


• Lead and coordinate quality control resources to support production schedules and operational objectives.


• Oversee inspection, testing, and verification activities to ensure compliance with customer and internal quality requirements.


• Train, mentor, and develop quality personnel to support performance, competency, and career growth.


• Ensure personnel qualifications, certifications, and training records remain current and compliant.


• Review and maintain quality documentation, inspection reports, test records, and related compliance documentation.


• Conduct final quality reviews and support internal audits of production and quality processes.


• Manage measurement and test equipment programs, including calibration tracking and record maintenance.


• Ensure quality checkpoints, hold points, and verification requirements are properly assigned and executed.


• Monitor the identification and disposition of nonconforming materials and products.


• Support the investigation, documentation, and resolution of quality concerns, corrective actions, and nonconformance reports.


• Evaluate quality processes and procedures to ensure adherence to established standards and requirements.


• Maintain employee certification and qualification records and coordinate recurring assessments as required.


• Support supplier quality activities, audits, and quality oversight initiatives.


• Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on quality, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.


• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree, associate degree, or bachelor's degree preferred.


• 3+ years experience in quality control, quality assurance, inspection, testing, supervision within a manufacturing environment.


• Knowledge of quality systems, inspection methodologies, auditing, and compliance-driven processes.


• Experience leading, coaching, and developing technical or quality teams.


• Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT/NDE), inspection programs, or related quality disciplines preferred.


• Understanding of corrective actions, root cause analysis, nonconformance management, and continuous improvement principles.


• Experience managing measurement and test equipment programs and calibration requirements.


• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, procedures, and manufacturing documentation.


• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems.


• Relevant quality, manufacturing, inspection, or industry certifications are a plus.