Quality Manager – IATF/ISO, Lean Six Sigma

Energy Jobline ZR; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympic Steel is seeking a seasoned Quality Manager to lead quality assurance initiatives across our processes and supplier interactions. The role focuses on implementing IATF and ISO standards, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring safe, efficient operations in our Schaumburg facility.

You will train teams, coordinate with the Corporate Quality Department, and oversee PPAP submissions, audits, and capability studies, with a strong emphasis on lean manufacturing and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 7+ years of related experience, preferably in supervisory role required.
• IATF experience required.
• ISO implementation experience required.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification required.
• Knowledge of basic computer applications, notably Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Knowledge of steel industry and various products.
• Knowledge of computerized document control.
• Knowledge of inventory management and materials production.
• Skilled in lean manufacturing principles and practices.
• Skilled in inventory management.
• Skilled in quality and environmental management systems.
• Skilled in customer service and communication.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with Corporate Quality Department to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with divisional departments regarding quality issues and procedures.
• Acts as a training resource to other departments for quality related issues.
• Presents to customer and vendors as necessary.
• Respond to and track corrective action responses.
• Investigate and resolve root causes of customer claims.
• Communicate with mills.
• Participate in selection of supplies and customers.
• Complete First Article/PPAP submissions.
• Perform quality audits.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures and work instructions and maintain system documents.
• Conduct capability studies, perform gage studies, and manage inspection equipment of calibration activities.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Inventory management

Quality management systems

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Olympic Steel is seeking a seasoned Quality Manager to lead quality assurance initiatives across our processes and supplier interactions. The role focuses on implementing IATF and ISO standards, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring safe, efficient operations in our Schaumburg facility.

You will train teams, coordinate with the Corporate Quality Department, and oversee PPAP submissions, audits, and capability studies, with a strong emphasis on lean manufacturing and customer satisfaction.