Quality Section Manager - Steel Manufacturing Leader

Michael Page; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Three weeks vacation + holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Quality Section Manager for a leading steel manufacturer. You will lead the quality function, manage a team of quality engineers, and drive CAPA, data analysis, and cross-functional improvements to meet customer and regulatory requirements.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes continuous improvement, process optimization, and strong collaboration with operations, engineering, and production to elevate product quality and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 6+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Previous leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain quality management systems while ensuring compliance with customer and industry requirements.
• Manage and develop a team of quality engineers and technical professionals.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to improve quality performance and reduce recurring issues.
• Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, and production teams to drive process improvements.
• Support customer quality initiatives and resolve product-related quality concerns.
• Analyze quality data, trends, and KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead investigations related to product quality, process deviations, and material disposition.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Ensure adherence to ISO and IATF quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science

Related technical discipline

Tools

Quality management systems (QMS)

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Quality Section Manager for a leading steel manufacturer. You will lead the quality function, manage a team of quality engineers, and drive CAPA, data analysis, and cross-functional improvements to meet customer and regulatory requirements.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes continuous improvement, process optimization, and strong collaboration with operations, engineering, and production to elevate product quality and performance.