The Panaro Group

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Job Description 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. Qualifications: Qualifications Responsibilities: • **Quality Operations & Inspection Oversight ** • 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 • Team Leadership & Training • 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 • Product Non-Conformance Management • Investigates quality holds and defects • Leads Material Review Board (MRB) and product disposition • Partners with QA and Production on root cause analysis and rework • **Packaging & Labeling Verification ** • Oversees labeling, traceability, and packaging inspections • Ensures batch, lot, and expiration data are accurate and compliant • **Data Management & Reporting ** • Maintains inspection logs and dashboards • Reports defect trends, scrap rates, and acceptance metrics • Recommends process improvements based on inspection data • **Customer Credit Review & Complaint Support ** • Provides technical data for credit reviews and claim validation • Supports complaint investigations with inspection records • **Talent Development & Leadership ** • Builds and mentors a high-performing QC team • Assesses training needs and supports professional development Qualifications: • 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 Additional Information Education and Experience: • 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 Other Requirements: • Must be a U.S. citizen • Travel: Frequent travel to facilities in Los Angeles area • Physical Demands • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds • Requires standing, sitting, walking, and color vision • Pre-Employment • Candidates must successfully complete background and reference checks, a drug screening, and a physical exam prior to hire. info@panarogroup.com Compensation: $100,000-$100,000 per year