Quality Control & Process Improvement Leader

NPAA; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned bonus structure

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition programs

Company events

Job summary

NPAA is seeking a Senior Quality Control Manager to lead the QC department, ensuring products meet customer specifications with robust inspection, testing, and validation processes. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, calibration, and adherence to quality standards.

The incumbent will drive corrective actions, maintain documentation, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to prevent defects and enhance product reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry preferred or equivalent working experience.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience preferred (Quality preferred).
• Working knowledge of IATF16949 and/or ISO9001 standards.
• Desirable: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day planning, activities, and operations of the QC Department.
• Oversees conformance to specifications to ensure product quality through inspection and testing.
• Maintains and reports product conformance to specs through incoming materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Reviews and improves SOPs and test methods for accurate results.
• Investigates out-of-spec results and implements corrective actions.
• Ensures QC equipment is calibrated, validated, and maintained.
• Maintains test documentation and records for review.
• Manages corrective action system for nonconformances and leads Kaizen activities.

Skills

Leadership

Quality mindset

Problem solving

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

Tools

IATF16949

ISO 9001

Job description

NPAA is seeking a Senior Quality Control Manager to lead the QC department, ensuring products meet customer specifications with robust inspection, testing, and validation processes. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, calibration, and adherence to quality standards.

The incumbent will drive corrective actions, maintain documentation, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to prevent defects and enhance product reliability.