Quality Manager

Arlington Heights, Illinois Permanent USD80,000 - USD90,000 per year View Job Description
My client is a producer of both temporary and permanent displays for the food and retail industries, and they are seeking an individual ready to advance their career into a leadership role. This position will involve managing and overseeing the quality department at their facility.
  • Profit Sharing
  • Growth opportunities

About Our Client

My client specializes in creating both temporary and permanent display solutions for the food and retail sectors, serving Fortune 500 companies. They produce corrugated packaging and work with metal components, with multiple facilities across the United States and a workforce of over 200 employees. They are seeking a dedicated individual who is interested in long-term growth within the company, as they offer extensive opportunities for career progression and advancement.

Job Description

  • Establishes a culture of safety and compliance, maintaining a clean work environment in line with regulatory standards.
  • Ensures robust quality control processes are in place throughout manufacturing, finishing, and fulfilment departments, meeting all specifications.
  • Confirms overseas sample compliance with blueprints and company standards.
  • Leads and organizes the Quality Assurance Department, collaborating with production teams to maintain quality and meet deadlines.
  • Champions continuous improvement initiatives to enhance company-wide performance.
  • Manages two QC inspectors, defining quality inspection standards and ensuring material compliance.
  • Conducts inspections to evaluate product form, fit, and function, and prioritizes QA tasks effectively.
  • Leads root cause investigations, prepares quality reports for management, and organizes Material Review Board (MRB) meetings.
  • Supports production with corrective actions and improvement plans, driving manufacturing excellence.
  • Reviews prototype inspections, reporting findings to design engineers and project managers, while assisting other departments in testing and standards adherence.



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The Successful Applicant

  • Experience with measurement tools, such as micrometers
  • Experience working with specifications, including production drawings or blueprint reading
  • Experience working with metals (i.e. sheet metal, wiring, tubing)
  • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
  • Sponsorship not provided

What's on Offer

  • Salary upwards of $90,000
  • Discretionary profit sharing options
  • 401(k) matching
  • Negotiable PTO
Contact
Max Sinton
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6645282

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Arlington Heights
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Max Sinton
Job Reference
JN-012025-6645282