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Quality Section Manager | Steel

Hammond, Indiana Permanent USD130,000 - USD160,000 per year View Job Description
This Quality Section Manager will lead a team of quality professionals within a large-scale steel manufacturing operation, driving quality systems, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional problem solving across the facility. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with ISO/IATF standards, improving product quality and customer satisfaction, and serving as a key liaison between quality, operations, engineering, and customers.
  • Leading Steel Manufacturer in the United States
  • Opportunity to join a fortune 500 company that offers great packages.

About Our Client

We are partnering with a leading steel manufacturer seeking a Quality Section Manager to lead quality initiatives at a large-scale manufacturing operation. This leadership role will oversee a team of quality professionals while driving continuous improvement, maintaining quality system compliance, and partnering with operations to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.This is an excellent opportunity for a quality leader with a background in metallurgy, materials science, or heavy manufacturing who enjoys leading teams, solving technical challenges, and making a measurable impact on plant performance.

Job 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.



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The Successful Applicant

Required

  • 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.

Preferred

  • Steel, metals, or heavy industrial manufacturing experience.
  • Union manufacturing experience.
  • Product quality and inspection experience.
  • Professional certification or involvement in quality-related organizations.

What's on 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



Contact
Ryan Prochko
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7119103

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Hammond
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ryan Prochko
Job Reference
JN-102026-7119103
 

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