Quality Manager - Regional

Soap Creek Resources; Augusta (GA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Soap Creek Resources seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA/QC across multiple U.S. manufacturing locations. The role oversees the quality system, laboratory oversight, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a chemistry/materials background with 5+ years QA/QC experience, 2+ years in laboratory supervision, and ISO 9001 auditing credentials. Travel up to 50% is expected for site support and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science field (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related).
• 5+ years of QA/QC experience in industrial manufacturing or chemicals.
• 2+ years of laboratory supervisory/leadership experience.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification.
• Experience with wet chemistry, physical materials testing, analytical instrumentation, and SPC.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve 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 materials and products.
• Ensure analytical methods are validated and instruments calibrated.
• Lead quality investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA.
• Manage laboratory resources, budgets, and quality performance metrics.

Skills

QA/QC leadership

Auditing

Laboratory supervision

Statistical process control

Analytical testing oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related

Tools

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

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.