Quality Manager - Regional

6 Degrees Search; Augusta (GA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QMS and laboratory quality across multiple U.S. manufacturing locations. The role supervises a Quality Coordinator and provides functional leadership to site laboratory teams.

The position combines quality systems ownership, analytical testing oversight, audit management, and continuous improvement, with travel up to 50%. Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field and 5+ years QA/QC experience are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA/QC experience in industrial manufacturing or related processing environments.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification required.
• Laboratory supervisory or leadership experience (2+ years).
• Experience with wet chemistry, physical materials testing, analytical instrumentation, and SPC.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve ISO 9001 QMS, including document control, procedures, and audit readiness.
• Lead third party registration and customer audits.
• Provide direction, training, and support to laboratory and site quality personnel.
• Oversee testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Ensure analytical methods are validated and instruments calibrated/maintained.
• Lead quality investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA.
• Manage laboratory resources, budgets, and quality performance metrics.

Skills

QA/QC experience

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Laboratory leadership

Analytical testing oversight

Statistical process control

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/related field

Job description

Quality Assurance Manager – Multi-Site Manufacturing

Location: Remote (major city in Eastern US with airport access)
Travel: Up to 50%

Our client, a manufacturer of specialty industrial materials, is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead its quality management system and laboratory quality across multiple U.S. manufacturing locations.

This role directly supervises a Quality Coordinator and provides functional leadership to site laboratory teams. The position combines quality systems ownership, analytical testing oversight, audit management, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the organization’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System, including document control, procedures, and audit readiness.
• Lead third party registration and customer audits.
• Provide direction, training, and support to laboratory and site quality personnel.
• Oversee physical and chemical testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Ensure analytical methods are validated and laboratory instruments are calibrated and maintained.
• Lead quality investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action.
• Manage laboratory resources, budgets, and quality performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of QA/QC experience in industrial manufacturing, chemicals, specialty materials, or a related processing environment.
• 2+ years of laboratory supervisory or leadership experience.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification required.
• Experience with wet chemistry, physical materials testing, analytical instrumentation, and statistical process control.
• Willingness to travel regularly.
• ASQ CMQ/OE or CQE certification preferred.