Remote QA Manager - ISO 9001, Multi-Site Leader

Ridgemont Resources, Inc.; Augusta (GA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead its QA/QC program across multiple U.S. manufacturing sites. The role oversees ISO 9001 compliance, laboratory quality, testing oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in industrial QA/QC, 2+ years in lab leadership, and ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification, with willingness to travel up to 50% and a strong background in wet chemistry and SPC.

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.

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.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Lab supervision

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Analytical instrumentation

Statistical process control

Travel willingness

CMQ/OE or CQE

Education

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

Job description

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead its QA/QC program across multiple U.S. manufacturing sites. The role oversees ISO 9001 compliance, laboratory quality, testing oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in industrial QA/QC, 2+ years in lab leadership, and ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification, with willingness to travel up to 50% and a strong background in wet chemistry and SPC.