Quality Control Manager

About Us:

How many companies can say they have been in business for over 178 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the ever-changing environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge technologies and continuous advancements.

ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change.

We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology.

We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

Location: Chesterfield, MO

What's the role?

Lead a department in a medical device manufacturing environment and ensure the highest level of production quality, efficiency, and output.

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:


* Direct leadership of the site operational QC employees


* Assure that quality inspectors are well trained in support of their career development paths and the company's growth plans


* Manage and supervise QC laboratory activities and equipment


* Use effective negotiation skills to drive alignment and resolve conflict.


* Provide coaching and constructive feedback


* Collaborate with team and cross-functional partners to help guide the Quality Control team to prioritize as the company would


* Evaluate data, assess, and develop options



* Comprehensive understanding of all applicable MSOP's, QCSOP's, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and line clearance requirements.


* Audit employees and processes to ensure team members, product, and process meet specifications and standards.


* Provide Quality Control with timely performance feedback.


* Maintain J.I.T.

(Just In Time) and F.I.F.O.

(First In First Out) methodology to optimize production operations.


* Analyze situations and utilize critical thinking skills to prevent or find resolution for production issues.


* Ensure the team, production department and processes are in line with company practices and safety standards.


* Communicate with the production supervisor and other production leads to coordinate production activities and share results.


* Works with cross-functional departments (planning, quality, engineering) to prevent or resolve production issues.


* Initiate and assist with processing Non-Conformance reports and investigation reports.


* Ensure working areas meet the 5'S (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain) methodology.


* Able to use a microscope and understand magnification levels for visual inspection.


* Perform any other duties as assigned.


* Manage team to ensure that all finished products meet quality standards and specifications.


* Maintain a production environment that complies and follows all quality standards and ...