Manager - Quality Assurance | Steel

Michael Page International

Gary, Indiana
2 days ago

$150,000–$172,000 Per Year
Full-time

Highlights

This position is based at one of the organization's largest manufacturing sites and offers the opportunity to play a key role in ensuring product quality, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction within a highly technical manufacturing environment. The company serves critical industries including automotive, construction, energy, appliances, packaging, and infrastructure while continuing to invest in advanced manufacturing technologies and sustainability initiatives.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Gary, Indiana
Job Type	Full-time
Industry	Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary	$150,000–$172,000 Per Year
Company Size	10,000 employees or more
Website	https://www.michaelpage.ca/

Description

High Paying Quality Management Opportunity

Our client is one of North America's most recognized steel producers with a history spanning more than a century. The company serves critical industries including automotive, construction, energy, appliances, packaging, and infrastructure while continuing to invest in advanced manufacturing technologies and sustainability initiatives. This position is based at one of the organization's largest manufacturing sites and offers the opportunity to play a key role in ensuring product quality, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction within a highly technical manufacturing environment.

Job Description

Lead and develop a team of Quality Engineers, Product Metallurgists, and technical staff. Oversee quality assurance activities for sheet steel products and customer requirements. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, process performance, and operational excellence. Manage product disposition, quality reviews, and corrective actions. Ensure proper order setup and coordination of product-related activities across manufacturing operations. Support new product development initiatives within automotive, energy, and service center markets. Oversee ERP-related activities associated with order management and product processing. Partner with manufacturing, operations, technical, and commercial teams to resolve product quality issues. Develop and implement short- and long-term quality and product strategies. Evaluate, mentor, and develop technical personnel while fostering a culture of accountability and performance. Maintain compliance with quality management systems and customer specifications.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical field preferred. 6+ years of experience within steel manufacturing or a heavy industrial environment. 3+ years of quality assurance or quality management experience. Previous leadership or management experience required. Experience working within Quality Management Systems (QMS). Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, product quality, and continuous improvement methodologies. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing information systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Steel industry experience strongly preferred. Background in metallurgy or materials science. Experience leading quality teams within large-scale manufacturing operations. Strong knowledge of sheet steel products and quality testing methodologies. Experience driving process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.

What's on Offer

Base salary up to $172,000. 16% annual bonus opportunity. Comprehensive healthcare coverage beginning on day one. Strong retirement and 401(k) program. Paid vacation and holidays. Long-term career growth with a leader in the steel industry.

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.