Quality Control Manager Jobs in California

A Quality Assurance Director in the quality control industry is primarily responsible for managing and implementing the systems needed to ensure the quality of products or services. They oversee the planning, development and implementation of inspection systems and procedures to ensure that quality standards are met across the organization. In addition, they work closely with other departments such as production and purchasing to formulate quality control policies. They are also tasked with monitoring performance by gathering relevant data, producing statistical reports and making necessary adjustments in processes or systems.

Important skills for a Quality Assurance Director include good leadership and communication skills, ability to analyze data and make decisions, knowledge of quality assurance terminology, tools, and methodologies, and familiarity with industry regulations. Certifications such as Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) can enhance their credibility. Prior roles that can lead up to becoming a Quality Assurance Director include Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Control Supervisor, and Quality Assurance Specialist.

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Quality Manager 1

  • Palmdale, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Palmdale, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is aligned with requirements....

Quality Manager

  • Salinas, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Salinas, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Overall, you will ensure that processes needed for the Quality Management System (QMS) are established, implemented and maintained....

Site Quality Head, Carlsbad (Associate Director)

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Experience in process improvement approaches (Lean Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, 5S, etc.) Understands economic business impacts of decisions....

Essential duties include overseeing the quality management system, ensuring compliance with all accreditation and laboratory requirements, maintaining quality assurance documents and processes, conducting...

Senior Quality Manager

  • Oakland, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Provides direction on the BART Quality Management System (QMS), including the development of quality assurance procedures and preparation and implementation of quality management plans; manages the...

Senior Manager, Quality Control- Microbiology

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 1 day ago

System, GMP and regulatory requirements Oversee the performance of designated team members, including interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work; coaching,...

Associate Director, Quality CDS Business Strategy and Operations

  • Foster City, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Foster City, CA
  • 1 day ago

Management System (QMS)....

Supervisor Accred & Reg Compl - Quality Management

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago

Salary Range: $59.7100 - $92.3000 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education. The Supervisor, Accreditation & Regulatory...

Senior Manager Quality Control

  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 1 day ago

validation....

Quality Control Manager

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 1 day ago

Work closely with the Quality Control Manager to support inspections, testing, and documentation for the Three Phases of Control....

Director of Quality/ Risk Adjustment

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago

Role Insights The Director for Quality and Risk Adjustment is responsible for leading enterprise development of the Medicare Star Ratings and Enterprise Risk Adjustment strategies that ensure our...

Quality Manager

  • Commerce, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Commerce, CA
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities: Quality Planning Improve and implement the SMI quality system to ensure compliance with customer requirements....

Plant Quality Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

Management Representative for Quality Systems....

ADMITTING REP I - HOI-QUALITY MANAGEMENT (Irvine, CA, US, 92602)

  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago

Salary Range: $22.0000 - $32.0300 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education. The Admissions Representative is responsible for...

Mgr. Quality Engineering

  • Burbank, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Burbank, CA
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary: At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life...

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Quality Control Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Quality Control Manager Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireQualityControl research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Managers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.3%
Master's Degree
25.9%
High School or GED
10.5%
Associate's Degree
9.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.6%
Doctorate Degree
3.3%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Quality Control Managers in California
4-6 years
48.4%
2-4 years
26.5%
8-10 years
13.2%
6-8 years
10.8%
1-2 years
1.1%



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