Quality Control Manager (Building Materials Industry)

Sparrow Company • Tuscaloosa, AL

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About The Position

Plans, coordinates, and directs the quality control program to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards. The manager performs these duties personally or through subordinate supervisors and works with other managers to align quality objectives with production procedures, maximize product reliability, and minimize costs.

The role supports a safe working environment in compliance with company safety policies and MSHA regulations. It includes developing and analyzing statistical data and product specifications, directing inspection and testing activities, organizing quality-related training, and investigating customer quality complaints. The employee must follow company safety rules and wear appropriate safety equipment on plant grounds. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• A degree in Chemical Engineering or a similar four-year degree is required.
• Five to ten years of building materials experience; process engineering or laboratory experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work extended hours, occasional evenings or weekends, and take calls after hours, evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Ability to communicate with others verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Knowledge of laboratory and testing equipment, including XRF analyzers, and assigned safety equipment.
• Ability to use computers, radios, phones, SAP, other required software, hand tools, and other assigned equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Process engineering or laboratory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe working environment in compliance with company safety policies and MSHA regulations for employees and visitors.
• Develop and analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine current standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectations for finished products.
• Formulate and maintain quality control objectives, coordinating them with production procedures and other managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
• Direct workers engaged in inspection and testing to maintain continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.
• Plan, promote, and organize training activities related to product quality and reliability.
• Follow company safety rules and regulations and wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds.
• Investigate and adjust customer complaints regarding quality to maintain customer relations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager