Section Manager, Quality | Steel

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

The Quality Section Manager will provide leadership for the facility's quality function, guiding a team focused on quality system performance, process improvement, and issue resolution. This role plays a critical part in ensuring regulatory and customer compliance, reducing quality risks, improving product performance, and collaborating across departments to support operational excellence.
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Client Details

Our client is a well-established steel manufacturer looking to add a Quality Section Manager to its leadership team. The role will lead quality programs, oversee a team of quality professionals, support continuous improvement efforts, and partner cross-functionally to improve product performance and customer outcomes.

This is a strong opportunity for a hands-on quality leader with a background in heavy manufacturing, metallurgy, or materials science who is looking to make a visible impact on operational and quality performance.

Description

• 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.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a 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.

Job Offer

• Base salary: $130,000 - $150,000
• 20% annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on day one
• 401(k) with company match
• Three weeks of vacation plus paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Strong career advancement opportunities within a growing organization
  

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