Railroad Construction Quality Control Manager

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation
  • Atlanta, Georgia
  • $80,000–$105,000 Per Year
  • Autofill and Review
5 days ago

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Manager specializing in Railroad Track systems to lead our quality assurance initiatives on the job site in Atlanta, Georgia. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality management systems to ensure safety, compliance, and excellence in railroad track construction and maintenance. Your expertise will drive adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of quality across all operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence safety standards and operational efficiency within the rail industry.

Duties

  • Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive quality management systems aligned with ISO 9001 standards and industry best practices for railroad track projects.
  • Lead quality audits across multiple sites to ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and safety standards such as FDA regulations, GMP, HACCP, CGMP, and other relevant legal frameworks.
  • Conduct thorough inspections of railroad tracks, including visual assessments and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) analysis to verify adherence to precise manufacturing specifications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including engineering, manufacturing, and project management—to establish quality control procedures that support Six Sigma manufacturing principles and lean management strategies.
  • Oversee root cause analysis and corrective action processes for quality issues identified during inspections or audits.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to safety standards in rail infrastructure projects by maintaining detailed documentation and records of quality activities.
  • Lead training sessions on quality standards such as ISO, GMP, QA/QC protocols, and regulatory compliance to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Proven experience practicing in an a railroad construction role within the rail or transportation sector with a focus on quality assurance.
  • Strong knowledge of quality standards including ISO 9001, ISO, HACCP, CGMP, GMP, FDA regulations, and related legal compliance standards.
  • Demonstrated expertise in conducting quality audits, inspections, and implementing quality systems across complex projects.
  • Proficiency in analysis skills for data interpretation and problem-solving related to manufacturing processes and quality control metrics.
  • Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies, Lean management principles, GD&T practices, and project management tools.
  • Excellent team leadership abilities combined with effective cross-functional communication skills to drive quality initiatives organization-wide.
  • Ability to analyze technical documentation and specifications accurately while maintaining attention to detail under tight deadlines.
$80,000 - $105,000 a year

Join us as we set new benchmarks for safety and quality in railroad infrastructure! We are committed to empowering our team members through professional growth opportunities while ensuring a safe working environment that values precision and excellence at every step.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Numbers & Facts

LocationAtlanta, Georgia
Salary$80,000–$105,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Auditingunmatched
  • Benchmarkingunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Construction Controlunmatched
  • Construction Managementunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)unmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • FDA Requirementsunmatched
  • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
  • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
  • ISO 9001unmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Industry Standardsunmatched
  • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
  • Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Legal Standardsunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Management Strategyunmatched
  • Manufacturing Managementunmatched
  • Manufacturing Requirementsunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Procedure Developmentunmatched
  • Project Management Softwareunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Railroad Constructionunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Six Sigmaunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Technical Analysisunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Train Transportationunmatched
  • Transportationunmatched
  • Vehicle Drivingunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

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