Quality Control Manager

A leading company in the plastics manufacturing industry is seeking a Quality Control Manager to join its dynamic team. The ideal candidate has a meticulous eye for detail and an extensive plastic injection molding experience.

Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, the new Quality Control Manager will champion operational excellence by rigorously enforcing quality standards and processes, ensuring every product not only meets but exceeds stringent quality specifications.

Salary + Additional Benefits :

• $100,000-$120,000
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401K - company match

Location : Humble, TX

Type of Position : Direct Hire

Responsibilities :

• Ensure high-quality product output.
• Minimize defects and rejections.
• Achieve Customer Satisfaction and Business Success.
• Startup Inspection
• Ensure the line is clear from previous production and the next production items match the work order.
• Inspect the quality of the product at the startup to ensure meeting all the in-process inspection criteria.
• Process and calibration : Monitor colorant feeder calibration log and settings during production.
• Frequent In-process & Final Product Inspection
• Defect Identification and Correction : Utilize established guidelines and criteria to handle the defect and implement correction.
• Follow process for managing non-conforming products.
• Utilize root cause analysis to identify and address issues.
• Ensure that all production personnel are trained in quality control procedures and standards.
• Provide ongoing training and refresher courses as needed.
• New member training based on Quality guidelines.
• Conduct regular internal audits of operations and processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Review the QC plan periodically and update it to reflect changes in material, processes, or regulations.
• Line clear audits
• Maintain detailed records of quality control activities, including material inspections, calibrations, process control data, and inspection results.
• Create systematic documentation and traceability of materials and products.
• Record any deviations from quality standards and the actions taken to address them (Change Management).
• Retain records for at least two years.
• Develop standardized work instructions and procedures.
• Document all quality-related activities and make them accessible to employees.
• Customer Feedback and Satisfaction
• Collect and analyze customer feedback.
• Use feedback to drive product improvements and meet customer expectations.
• Continuous Improvement : Regularly review and update the quality control program to reflect evolving needs.
• Communication : Maintain open communication channels for addressing quality-related issues within the organization.
• Quality Metrics and Reporting
• Regularly report key quality performance metrics to management.
• Use data to inform business decisions and assess program effectiveness.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant technical certification in quality control is a plus
• Minimum of 5 years of plastic injection molding experience
• Bilingual; Spanish and English preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inspection processes
• Ability in using / willing to learn measuring and testing equipment such as scale, spectrophotometer, calipers, etc.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively deliver inspection results and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to achieve common quality goals
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and quality standards is advantageous
• Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications.

However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.