Quality Control Manager

Environmental Air Systems•Asheboro, NC

15d

About The Position

Environmental Air Systems (EAS) is seeking a Quality Control Manager for its Manufacturing team. The role is responsible for strategically planning and executing a comprehensive Quality Control Program across Headquarters, McWay, and Reedy Fork. The manager ensures consistent product quality and adherence to established standards throughout EAS Manufacturing by leading the Quality Control Inspection function and collaborating with Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production, and Project Management. The position ensures inspections are completed efficiently and on time, with feedback aligned to production schedules and project milestones. The manager leads and develops Quality Control Inspectors across assigned sites, manages performance and timecards, plans staffing and resources, and maintains calibration schedules for required equipment. The role also develops and maintains product and process inspection checklists, coordinates checklist updates and revisions, and works with site management and production teams to address quality issues. The manager reports on quality performance to senior management and promotes quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field; relevant experience may be substituted.
At least 5 years of experience in quality control management or production management.
Strong knowledge of quality control principles, methodologies, and tools.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing quality control programs.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Successful management of a Quality Control function and compliance with requirements.
Ability to achieve quality performance targets and KPIs and develop a Quality Control team.
Effective collaboration with other departments and commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Ability to lead, coach, and solve problems.
Advanced understanding of product design and operation.
Willingness and ability to accept difficult challenges.
Ability to define processes focused on meeting product requirements.
Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes.
Personal computer skills, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam Studio, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects, people, and functions.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain a standardized Quality Control Program across EAS Manufacturing sites, aligned with company policies and industry best practices.
Establish and monitor KPIs for product quality, defect rates, and inspection efficiency; evaluate program performance and implement corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Lead, mentor, and develop Quality Control Inspectors across assigned sites; establish performance expectations and provide regular feedback.
Schedule and manage inspection activities to ensure timely and accurate completion, and provide technical guidance to resolve complex quality issues.
Manage performance and timecards for direct reports.
Forecast staffing, equipment, and resource needs; optimize resource utilization to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
Manage and maintain calibration schedules for required equipment.
Develop and maintain quality control checklists for EAS Manufacturing products and processes.
Collaborate with engineering, project management, and production teams to update checklists based on product changes and process improvements.
Ensure checklists are available and used appropriately, and implement a system for tracking revisions.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance to meet or exceed Quality Management System and customer requirements related to Quality Control.
Serve as the primary point of contact for quality-related issues across assigned sites.
Conduct regular meetings and communication with site management and production teams.
Facilitate sharing of best practices and lessons learned across sites.
Generate regular quality performance reports and provide updates to senior management.
Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the inspection team.