What is a quality control and production manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a quality control and production manager

1. Explore quality control and production manager education requirements

   Most common quality control and production manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   55.8 %

   Associate

   23.1 %

   High School Diploma

   8.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific quality control and production manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Product Quality	14.14%
   Safety Regulations	12.76%
   QC	8.51%
   Production Supervisors	6.90%
   R	6.45%

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3. Complete relevant quality control and production manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New quality control and production managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a quality control and production manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real quality control and production manager resumes.

4. Research quality control and production manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage, recruit, and train staff of 30 QC inspectors, warehouse staff and security.
   • Own, manage, and oversight to comprehensive quality management systems including leading policy deployment process within quality assurance function.
   • Train employee's on company sanitation, GMP, HACCP and safety policies and procedures.
   • Facilitate the adoption of AS9100 standard.

5. Apply for quality control and production manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a quality control and production manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams