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Section Manager, Quality | Steel

Hammond, Indiana Permanent USD130,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
The Quality Section Manager will lead a team of quality professionals within a large-scale steel manufacturing environment, overseeing quality systems, continuous improvement efforts, and cross-functional problem-solving across the facility. This role will ensure compliance with ISO/IATF standards, drive improvements in product quality and customer satisfaction, and work closely with operations, engineering, and customers to resolve quality challenges and strengthen overall performance.
  • Opportunity to join a fortune 500 company that offers great packages.
  • Leading Manufacturer in the United States.

About Our Client

We are partnering with a leading steel manufacturer seeking a Quality Section Manager to oversee quality performance within a large-scale manufacturing operation. This position will lead a team of quality professionals, drive continuous improvement initiatives, maintain quality system compliance, and work closely with operations to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality leader with experience in metallurgy, materials science, or heavy manufacturing who enjoys developing teams, solving complex technical challenges, and making a tangible 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.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 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
George Sherlock
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7119131

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Hammond
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
George Sherlock
Job Reference
JN-102026-7119131
 

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