Quality Manager Intern

GERFLOR-USA-INC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

ISO 9001/14001/45001 exposure

Real-world QA experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

GERFLOR-USA-INC in Salt Lake City is seeking a motivated Quality Manager Intern to support our Quality Management System (QMS) and daily quality operations within a manufacturing environment.

You will assist with ISO documentation, procedures, records, audits, and data collection; monitor quality metrics; and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, with a pay rate of $18.00–$21.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and some college coursework.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, EHS, or Operations Management.
• Interest in quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Previous manufacturing or quality experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining documentation for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Review and update procedures, forms, records, and work instructions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support document control activities, including revisions, approvals, distribution, and record retention.
• Assist with internal audits and preparation for external certification audits.
• Help track and monitor management system objectives, KPIs, and action items.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of management system improvements.
• Assist monitoring manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Assist incoming material inspections and verification activities.
• Participate in product inspections, testing, and quality data collection.
• Assist in identifying and documenting quality concerns and non-conforming products.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal

Multi-project management

MS Office proficiency

Analytical problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college coursework

Pursuing degree in Quality Management

Pursuing degree in Engineering

Pursuing degree in Manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office

QA systems knowledge (ISO 9001/14001/45001)

Documentation control

Job description

Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Manager Intern to support our Quality Management System (QMS) and daily quality operations within a manufacturing environment.

Pay: $18.00/hr - $21.00/hr

Your Day-to-Day

• Assist in maintaining documentation for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Review and update procedures, forms, records, and work instructions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support document control activities, including revisions, approvals, distribution, and record retention.
• Assist with internal audits and preparation for external certification audits.
• Help track and monitor management system objectives, key performance indicators, and action items.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of management system improvements.

Quality Assurance and Control

• Assist with monitoring manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with established quality standards.
• Support incoming material inspections and verification activities.
• Participate in product inspections, testing, and quality data collection.
• Assist in identifying and documenting quality concerns and non-conforming products.
• Help ensure inspection records and quality documentation are completed accurately and maintained properly.

Corrective Actions and Continuous Improvement

• Assist in investigating non-conformances and quality issues.
• Support corrective and preventive action activities by collecting data and monitoring action plans.
• Analyze trends and quality metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on quality, environmental, safety, and operational performance.
• Assist in developing and improving standard work instructions and procedures.

Administrative and Reporting Support

• Maintain quality records and databases.
• Assist with preparing reports, presentations, and audit documentation.
• Support data entry and reporting activities within company systems.
• Coordinate with Quality, Production, Engineering, and other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Would Love About You

• High School Diploma or GED and some college coursework.
• Currently enrolled in a college or university program pursuing a degree in:
• Quality Management
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Environmental Health & Safety
• Operations Management or a related field
• Interest in quality systems, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Previous manufacturing or quality experience is beneficial but not required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn quality management system requirements and manufacturing processes.

Internship Benefits and Schedule

• Flexible work schedule designed to support academic commitments.
• Opportunity to gain real-world experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Exposure to manufacturing quality processes, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Additional work hours may be available during school breaks, holidays, and summer periods.
• Opportunity to develop professional skills in quality management, problem-solving, project coordination, and cross-functional collaboration.