Quality Control Manager **Direct Hire**

Quality Control Manager

• Direct Hire

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IPCC - 3.0

Lake Forest, IL Job Details Full-time From $75,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Environmental regulations ISO certification process Customer communication Teamwork Microsoft Excel EHS Microsoft Outlook Management Team leadership Safety regulations Compliance audits & assessments Project management in manufacturing Injection molding Microsoft Teams Leading team collaboration initiatives Quality audits Quality improvement programs in engineering Manufacturing company experience Implementing lean manufacturing processes

Full Job Description Title:

Quality Control Manager Job type:

Full-Time, On-site Shift Availability:

1st Shift, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Role Overview We are seeking a motivated Quality Control Manager who can lead all quality assurance and inspection activities in an injection molding manufacturing environment. This role ensures all injection molded products meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards while driving operational excellence and reducing waste. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with extensive experience in manufacturing quality systems, ISO 9001 implementation, and plastics manufacturing. Key Responsibilities

• Company representative for all matters of safety, health, environmental and quality
• Responsible for the design, implementation, revision and enforcement of corporate quality standards and methods
• Prepare and lead management review meetings
• Implement and manage company document system
• Ensure quality methods and processes are in place and effective
• Coordinate quality improvement initiatives and preventive measures
• Design and implement use of statistical data to predict trends and improve overall product quality and system effectiveness
• Design and implement use of root-cause analysis to properly identify needed process improvements and corrective actions
• Update in-process inspection methods and standards through review of existing practices and review of generally accepted industry standards
• Develop and implement disposition and rework standards
• Lead the reduction of Cost of Quality and internal scrap and waste
• Provide guidance and train the quality support staff. Coordinate their daily tasks
• Review and evaluate potential new business for feasibility
• Plan and supervise internal and external Quality System audits
• Interface with supplier and customer quality representatives
• Travel as required, approximately 10%-15% Qualifications
• Minimum 10 years proven experience in various quality and project management functions within the manufacturing field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a QA management role
• Minimum 3 years experience in plastic or injection molding industry
• Experience in managing a quality system across multiple plants.
• Demonstrable experience implementing

ISO 9001.

• Understanding of LEAN concepts and management.
• Strong knowledge of safety, health and environmental requirements and legal standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, collaborative and analytical skills.
• PC proficiency in Microsoft Office applications:

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams Other Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher with specialized focus on quality, engineering and/or management.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

QC Management:

5 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Lake Forest, IL 60045 (Required)

Work Location:

In person