QA Manager Jobs in Buffalo Grove, IL

A QA (Quality Assurance) Manager in the quality control industry is responsible for implementing and managing systems that ensure products meet established quality standards. These professionals oversee the inspection and testing of materials, parts, and products to detect defects and deviations from specifications. The QA Manager plans, directs, coordinates, and leads activities to ensure quality control processes are effective. They're also responsible for training and leading QA team members, identifying issues in efficiency and suggest improvements, and ensuring that all tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out, and evaluated.

A potential QA Manager should have a range of important skills including attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and leadership qualities. They should have a strong understanding of quality control standards and methodologies, and proficiency with quality control software. Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) can also be beneficial. Prior to becoming a QA Manager, professionals might hold roles such as Quality Control Inspector, Quality Assurance Analyst, or Quality Assurance Engineer.

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Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager - Aurora Stock Yards

  • West Chicago, IL (22 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • West Chicago, IL (22 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 16 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Manage the internal quality audit function for the site and ensure effectiveness of the corrective and preventative action process within the framework of the plant's Quality Management...

Quality and Compliance Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

Proven track record of managing ISO audits and compliance....

Director, QA Data Integrity

  • Mount Prospect, IL (7 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (7 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office **Job Description** The QA Director, Global Data...

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Libertyville, IL (7 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Libertyville, IL (7 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Maintain quality program and drive process improvements to ensure quality systems meet customer specifications and company requirements....

Quality Assurance Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 2 days ago

management SOPs policies, and in-process product quality evaluations and related systems (HACCP, SSOP, GMP, etc.) to ensure product quality that meets customer expectations Responsible for expense...

Food Safety & Quality Assurance Director

  • Schaumburg, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Supplier Quality Management Responsible for supplier approval program management in collaboration with the procurement team....

QA Manager : BFS Domain(Onsite)

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 3 days ago

QA Manager : BFS Domain (Onsite) Cognizant Technology Solutions is seeking a "Sr. QA Manager : BFS Domain (Onsite)"to join our team of IT professionals in a permanent role....

Manager Quality Assurance

  • Abbott Park, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Abbott Park, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 4 days ago

The candidate must possess a working knowledge of Quality System requirements, design controls and risk management, as well as an understanding of the US IVD regulatory submissions process and required...

Configuration Management AND Quality Assurance Lead

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 4 days ago

qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related field/equivalent experience - Hold one of the following quality assurance certifications: CQE, CSQA, ISTQB...

Quality Assurance Lead

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Cigniti, a proud member of the Coforge family, is the world's leading AI-driven digital assurance and quality engineering company. With cutting-edge innovation at its core, Cigniti has been at the...

Food Safety & Quality Systems Manager

  • Northlake, IL (17 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Northlake, IL (17 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 10 days ago

CDL A TRUCK DRIVER Job Location: Northlake Company description Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero...

Quality Assurance Lead (2nd Shift)

  • Wheeling, IL (3 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Wheeling, IL (3 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Quality Assurance Lead Job Classification: Hourly Reports to: Quality Assurance Supervisor This position provides leadership for basic laboratory functions and QA inspection on the production...

Associate Director, Product Quality

  • North Chicago, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Responsible for the strategic leadership of one or more division level quality systems to include SOP Development, Maintenance and Training....

Manager- QA (Niles)

  • Niles, IL (12 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Niles, IL (12 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Development, enhancement, implementation, and drafting of all food safety and quality system policies and procedures. Develops, executes, and reports on KPIs. Oversight of quality personnel....

Quality Assurance Coordinator

  • Lake Zurich, IL (5 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL (5 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Torque Pins, Aerospace kit packages) Act as customer Self Release Designate (If assigned/trained) Assist the QA Manager. in the implementation and generation of processes pertaining to the Quality Management...

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Salary for QA Manager Jobs in Buffalo Grove, IL

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Highest Education Level

QA Managers in Buffalo Grove, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.5%
Master's Degree
27.4%
High School or GED
9.5%
Associate's Degree
9.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.9%
Some College
1.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by QA Managers in Buffalo Grove, IL
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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