Division Quality & Compliance Lead
A Meadville manufacturing company is seeking a driven, detail-oriented Quality & Compliance Lead to oversee quality inspections, support quality systems, and assist with continuous improvement initiatives within a production environment. This hands-on role works closely with both production and corporate teams to ensure products meet company and customer specifications while supporting compliance initiatives, process consistency, and continuous improvement efforts. Previous quality experience within manufacturing is preferred, with plastics or textile industry experience considered a plus.
Responsibilities
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Perform incoming, in-process, and final quality inspections to ensure products meet company and customer specifications
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Conduct routine inspections throughout the production process across multiple manufacturing cells
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Review specifications, measurements, and tolerances to verify product quality standards are met
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Support and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) in partnership with Corporate Quality
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Assist with ISO 9001:2015 compliance efforts and support internal audit activities
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Build and maintain quality documentation and quality folders for individual projects
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Assist with corrective actions, continuous improvement efforts, and defect reduction initiatives
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Work within the company ERP system to support inspection tracking and documentation activities
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Collaborate with production, management, and corporate teams to resolve quality concerns and improve processes
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Participate in customer, vendor, training, and occasional corporate office visits as needed
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Support general quality assurance activities within both office and manufacturing environments
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Coordinate calibration, validation, and document control processes
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Serve as a key point of contact for quality and compliance-related matters within the division
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Work closely with production teams to reinforce quality standards and best practices
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Support and track Corrective Action Programs (CAPs) and follow-up activities
Qualifications and Skills
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Previous quality experience within a manufacturing environment preferred
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Experience working within a Quality Management System (QMS) environment preferred
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Knowledge of quality inspections, specifications, measurements, and documentation processes
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ISO 9001 experience required; Internal Auditor certification is a plus
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Experience with SPC, quality analysis tools, or ERP systems preferred
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Plastics, textile, or related manufacturing experience preferred
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Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
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Ability to communicate effectively with production staff, management, and corporate teams
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Comfortable working in both office and production floor environments
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High school diploma or GED required
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Ability to balance hands-on production support responsibilities with administrative and compliance duties
Benefits/Compensation
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Full Time
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First shift (6:30am – 3pm)
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$18.50+/hr based on experience and certifications
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Temp to hire position
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Weekly pay while employed through Career Concepts
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Benefits available while employed through Career Concepts
Location
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Meadville, PA 16335
About Career Concepts Staffing Services, Inc.
Career Concepts is the leading locally owned staffing company in Western Pennsylvania and New York, dedicated to connecting top-tier talent with exceptional opportunities. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and ongoing growth, we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled services to our clients and candidates.
