Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced QC Manager to lead and transform the quality control function at their plastics manufacturing facility. This is a change-leadership role focused on driving a cultural shift on the production floor, building proactive quality systems, and developing a team of QC technicians across two shifts.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of three QC technicians across first and second shifts

• Establish, maintain, and enforce QC protocols, documentation, and corrective action processes

• Monitor production lines for color accuracy, cross-contamination, and process compliance

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventative quality measures

• Partner with the Production Manager to balance operational efficiency with quality standards

Key Skills

• Hands-on QC expertise in plastics manufacturing

• Strong leadership and cultural change management

• Color matching and go/no-go quality determination

Additional Requirements

• Proven QA/QC experience in the plastics industry (required)

• Masterbatch manufacturing experience strongly preferred

• Strong knowledge of QC documentation, corrective actions, and cross-contamination prevention

• No specific educational requirement; relevant experience prioritized

Location & Compensation

• Location: Onsite at plastics manufacturing facility

• Employment Type: Full-time, salaried

• Shift: First shift, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Overtime: Occasional; no regular overtime expected

• Relocation: Assistance available for the right candidate