Quality Control Manager - Industrial Ops & Compliance

Aarigging; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MEI in Meridian, MS is seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality standards for products and services, ensuring compliance with DOT and OSHA. The role involves enforcing procedures, inspecting and testing, analyzing data for root causes, and coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to drive continuous improvement.

The manager will maintain records, generate performance reports, and collaborate with DOT, Safety, and Operations to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of quality control or quality assurance experience in rigging, crating, or related heavy industrial sectors (manufacturing, logistics, construction).
• Hands-on experience with OSHA standards, load securement practices, and material handling protocols.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other quality management systems (QMS).
• Knowledge of rigging and crating standards, including proper selection of slings, shackles, crate materials, and packaging techniques.
• Strong understanding of inspection methods, defect tracking, root cause analysis, and CAPA.
• Proficient with quality control tools such as checklists, control charts, and measurement devices.
• Competence in using Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with ERP or QMS software.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be self-directed, possess good time management skills, and perform safety-related tasks with required levels of urgency.
• Bilingual in English / Spanish helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing quality control procedures and policies to ensure consistent product quality and compliance with industry regulations.
• Inspect, test, and audit to identify defects, non-conformances, and areas for improvement.
• Analyze data to identify trends, root causes of defects, and opportunities for process optimization and improvement.
• Ensuring that equipment meet regulatory requirements and standards set by relevant authorities, such as OSHA and DOT.
• Collaborate with suppliers to establish quality requirements, conduct supplier evaluations, and address quality issues related to purchased materials or components.
• Monitoring customer feedback and complaints to address issues promptly, investigate root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation of quality control activities, test results, and compliance documentation.
• Generate reports to communicate quality performance metrics to management.
• Work closely with other departments, such as DOT, Safety, and Operations, to ensure alignment on quality goals, resolve quality-related issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identifying potential quality risks and implementing risk mitigation strategies to minimize the impact on product quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Quality control

CAPA

Inspection methods

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

ERP/QMS software

OSHA standards

Rigging and crate standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measurement devices

Job description

MEI in Meridian, MS is seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality standards for products and services, ensuring compliance with DOT and OSHA. The role involves enforcing procedures, inspecting and testing, analyzing data for root causes, and coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to drive continuous improvement.

The manager will maintain records, generate performance reports, and collaborate with DOT, Safety, and Operations to