Quality Safety Manager

Pexco; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Pexco in Asheboro, NC seeks a Quality Safety Manager to lead quality management and safety programs on site. You will monitor production, drive continuous improvement, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with ISO standards while partnering with operations and engineering.

The role emphasizes audits, corrective actions, training, and reporting on performance metrics to improve product reliability and workplace safety across the facility.

Qualifications

• Must have quality systems implementation and maintenance experience.
• Experience with audits, nonconformities, and CAPA processes.
• Ability to design and deliver quality and safety training.
• Experience in ISO-certified manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Familiarity with plastics manufacturing or related operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits and oversee quality control activities to ensure compliance.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain documentation for certifications and continuous improvement.
• Drive safety initiatives and deliver team training.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering and leadership to improve reliability.
• Review performance metrics and prepare reports for leadership.

Skills

Quality Management

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Auditing

Training Skills

ISO Experience

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Plastics Industry Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality management, industrial technology, or related field

Job description

Company Description

Pexco is a leading North American manufacturer of high-performance plastic solutions for manufacturers and end-users across diverse industries. The company specializes in custom and standard plastic extrusions, precision molding, and advanced plastic and metal machining, supporting demanding, high-specification applications. With manufacturing facilities across the United States, Mexico, and Canada and headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, Pexco provides scalable production and localized support. Pexco serves key markets including aerospace and defense, semiconductor, medical and life sciences, oil and gas, traffic safety, and industrial sectors, supported by product brands such as Altaflo®, Enflon®, and Insultab®. The organization maintains robust quality and compliance credentials, including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, and SEMI certifications.

Role Description

The Quality Safety Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Asheboro, NC, responsible for overseeing quality management and safety programs within the facility. This role monitors production processes and quality control activities, ensuring adherence to internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable certifications. The Quality Safety Manager conducts audits, analyzes nonconformities, implements corrective and preventive actions, and maintains documentation for compliance and continuous improvement. In addition, this position leads safety initiatives, develops and delivers training for team members, and collaborates with operations, engineering, and leadership to drive a culture of quality and workplace safety. The individual in this role regularly reviews performance metrics, prepares reports, and supports cross-functional projects to improve product reliability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Quality Management and Quality Assurance skills, including experience implementing and maintaining quality systems and standards.
• Candidates should possess Quality Control and Auditing skills to evaluate processes, identify issues, and verify compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Candidates should possess Training skills to design, deliver, and reinforce quality and safety programs for team members at all levels.
• Experience working within ISO-certified or similarly regulated manufacturing environments is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality management, industrial technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis capabilities, with proficiency in data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and promote a safety-focused culture.
• Familiarity with plastics manufacturing processes or related industrial production environments is a plus.