QA Manager -Spartanburg

Pacific Industrial Development•Spartanburg, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance and Laboratory Manager - Spartanburg, SC plays a critical role in support of Manufacturing Operations, Quality Assurance and Quality Control for the PIDC Spartanburg Operation. Responsible for ensuring that the products and services provided meet both external and internal requirements, including legal compliance and customer expectations. The role requires a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve quality objectives. Along with the Plant Director, the Quality Manager plays a pivotal role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability throughout the Spartanburg plant. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and thrives in a dynamic, industrial environment, with a passion for Quality, Manufacturing and exceeding Customer expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Science or Engineering related field or 3-5 years of equivalent experience in quality management or quality control roles.
Strong understanding and experience with ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
Strong background in statistical analysis and quality control techniques.
Attention to detail and systematic approach to problem-solving and decision-making
Strong leadership and team management abilities.
Experience in manufacturing and industrial environments.
Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean methodologies; Green or Blackbelt a plus.
Proficiency in quality assurance software and tools.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Project management skills a plus.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Bulk Density analysis
Experience with Loss on Ignition (LOI) and Loss on Drying (LOD) analysis
Experience with Precision Scales and Moisture analysis
Experience with Specific Gravity and Density analysis
Experience with Hardness and Crush Strength analysis
Experience with Particle Size and Shape analysis
Experience with Surface Area analysis and Pore volume
Experience with Chemical Analysis via Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES), including Sample preparation and Acid Digestion
Experience with Chemical Analysis via X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), including Sample preparation and bead fluxing
Experience with X-ray Diffraction (XRD), including Sample preparation
Experience with Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) via Dilatometry

Responsibilities

Manage Analytical Laboratories and Lab Technicians as direct reports.
Ensure laboratory operations are consistent with methods developed for customers and materials produced.
Support PIDC’s Quality Assurance and Environmental policies and procedures.
Continued development of the Quality Management System (QMS) and supporting the standards for ISO 9001 and RC 14001.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of Quality Control measures.
Conduct internal audits and be the point person for external audits.
Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to address quality issues.
Lead and train staff in Quality standards, Laboratory standards and best practices.
Analyze Quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Ensure compliance with ISO, State, County and local regulations.
Investigate customer complaints and implement corrective actions.
Prepare and present reports on Quality performance to senior management.