Quality Control Manager – 1st Shift

The Panaro Group • Pico Rivera, CA

64d

About The Position

The Quality Control Manager ensures consistent product quality across all facilities by leading inspection protocols, resolving non-conformances, and driving continuous improvement. This role oversees incoming, in-process, and final inspections, manages the QC Hold area, and collaborates cross-functionally to uphold manufacturing standards and customer expectations.

Requirements

• Strong grasp of quality control principles and inspection tools (e.g., AQL, micrometers)
• Proficient in defect tracking, dashboards, and ERP/QMS systems
• Effective leadership, training, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and time management
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
• 6–10 years in quality control or manufacturing quality assurance
• 3+ years in a managerial role overseeing QC inspectors
• Experience in high-volume corrugated, flexographic, or digital printing environments
• Skilled in inspection planning, sampling, and non-conformance resolution

Responsibilities

• Leads inspections at all production stages: incoming, work-in-process, and final release
• Develops and manages sampling plans and inspection protocols
• Ensures completeness and accuracy of inspection records
• Supervises QC staff across shifts and facilities
• Trains team on inspection methods, defect criteria, and equipment use
• Oversees calibration of inspection tools and lab instruments
• Investigates quality holds and defects
• Leads Material Review Board (MRB) and product disposition
• Partners with QA and Production on root cause analysis and rework
• Oversees labeling, traceability, and packaging inspections
• Ensures batch, lot, and expiration data are accurate and compliant
• Maintains inspection logs and dashboards
• Reports defect trends, scrap rates, and acceptance metrics
• Recommends process improvements based on inspection data
• Provides technical data for credit reviews and claim validation
• Supports complaint investigations with inspection records
• Builds and mentors a high-performing QC team
• Assesses training needs and supports professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees