Remote QA Manager – Multi-Site Manufacturing

The Keystone Distinction Group; Augusta (GA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA/QC program across multiple U.S. manufacturing sites, driving ISO 9001 compliance and laboratory quality.

The role supervises a Quality Coordinator and partners with site laboratories to ensure rigorous testing, calibration, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include maintaining the ISO 9001 system, managing audits, directing lab personnel, overseeing material testing, validating methods, and leading

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of QA/QC experience in industrial manufacturing, chemicals, specialty materials, or related processing.
• 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 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

Quality management

Laboratory supervision

Analytical testing

Statistical process control

Audit management

Travel readiness

Education

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

Job description

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA/QC program across multiple U.S. manufacturing sites, driving ISO 9001 compliance and laboratory quality.

The role supervises a Quality Coordinator and partners with site laboratories to ensure rigorous testing, calibration, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include maintaining the ISO 9001 system, managing audits, directing lab personnel, overseeing material testing, validating methods, and leading