Quality Control Leader: ISO Expert & Continuous Improvement

Partners Personnel; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Force Gear, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead QA/QC across manufacturing operations.

You will own the QMS, drive ISO compliance, and steer supplier quality programs while partnering with Production, Product Development, Engineering, Purchasing, and Leadership to ensure customer requirements are met. The role focuses on reducing defects, improving customer satisfaction, and enabling business growth through data-driven decisions, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading quality teams and managing personnel.
• Strong knowledge of ISO-certified quality systems, audits, and compliance.
• Experience with supplier quality management and CAPA processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Quality Control and Quality Assurance activities across the organization.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, customer requirements, and company quality policies.
• Establish quality objectives, department KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Manage, coach, train, and develop Quality Inspectors and quality team members.
• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final product inspection programs.
• Lead internal audits, external audits, and customer quality audits.
• Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and nonconforming products.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, rework, and quality costs.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, inspection standards, and documentation.
• Partner with Production, Product Development, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to improve product quality and manufacturing processes.
• Establish and manage supplier quality standards and vendor performance programs.
• Review and approve quality standards, specifications, tech packs, and product requirements.
• Monitor and report department performance through quality dashboards and scorecards.
• Support new product development and product launch activities by ensuring quality requirements are met.
• Manage Material Review Board (MRB) activities and the disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Ensure quality training programs are developed and delivered to employees.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Present quality performance, audit results, and improvement initiatives to leadership.
• Support achievement of company goals related to quality, safety, delivery, and operational excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

ISO 9001

Auditing

CAPA Management

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Strategic Planning

Team Development

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Job description

Blue Force Gear, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead QA/QC across manufacturing operations.

You will own the QMS, drive ISO compliance, and steer supplier quality programs while partnering with Production, Product Development, Engineering, Purchasing, and Leadership to ensure customer requirements are met. The role focuses on reducing defects, improving customer satisfaction, and enabling business growth through data-driven decisions, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.