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Associate Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Iowa

ALPLA Group

QA Manager

Iowa City, IA · On-site

At least 5 years of work experience in Quality Assurance combined with a demonstrated track-record of accomplishments as a QA Manager, preferably in a high-speed manufacturing environment with ...

ALPLA Group

QA Manager

Iowa City, IA · On-site

At least 5 years of work experience in Quality Assurance combined with a demonstrated track‑record of accomplishments as a QA Manager, preferably in a high‑speed manufacturing environment with ...

Alpla Inc.

QA Manager

Iowa City, IA · On-site

At least 5 years of work experience in Quality Assurance combined with a demonstrated track-record of accomplishments as a QA Manager, preferably in a high-speed manufacturing environment with ...

Foam Fabricators Inc

QA Technician

Fort Madison, IA · On-site

Plant Manager or QA Manager/Supervisor with dotted line to Director of Quality FLSA Status: Non ... Core Values Our core values define how we work and what we expect from every associate. The ideal ...

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Foam Fabricators Inc

QA Technician

Fort Madison, IA · On-site

Plant Manager or QA Manager/Supervisor with dotted line to Director of Quality FLSA Status: Non ... Core Values Our core values define how we work and what we expect from every associate. The ideal ...

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Wertz & Associates

Assurance Manager

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

Assurance Manager Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Employment Type: Full-Time We are partnered with a Top 10 Midwest CPA and business advisory firm experiencing steady growth and seeking an Assurance ...

Mrs. Clark's Foods

QA Lab Technician - 3rd shift

Ankeny, IA

$18.75 - $23.75/hr

This is a full-time 3rd shift position, non-exempt position that reports to the Quality Assurance Manager. Responsibilities: * Ensure compliance to plant policies and Federal and State regulations ...

Mrs Clark's Foods

QA Lab Technician - 3rd shift

Ankeny, IA · On-site

$18.75 - $23.75/hr

This is a full-time 3rd shift position, non-exempt position that reports to the Quality Assurance Manager. Responsibilities: * Ensure compliance to plant policies and Federal and State regulations ...

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What does an associate quality assurance manager do?

An Associate Quality Assurance Manager assists in overseeing the quality assurance processes within a company, ensuring products or services meet established standards. They help manage quality control teams, develop and implement quality policies, and coordinate audits and inspections. Their role often includes analyzing data to identify areas for improvement, training staff on quality procedures, and supporting compliance with industry regulations. This position acts as a bridge between senior management and the quality assurance team to drive continuous improvement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate quality assurance manager?

To thrive as an Associate Quality Assurance Manager, you need a solid background in quality management processes, familiarity with regulatory standards (like ISO or GMP), and often a bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical field. Experience with quality management systems (QMS), proficiency in tools such as Six Sigma, and relevant certifications like ASQ Certified Quality Auditor are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These skills are essential for ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement within the organization.

What are some common challenges faced by an associate quality assurance manager, and how can they be addressed?

Associate Quality Assurance Managers often face challenges such as balancing multiple testing priorities, adapting to evolving industry standards, and ensuring clear communication between cross-functional teams. Successfully addressing these challenges requires strong organizational skills, proactive planning, and a collaborative mindset. Building effective relationships with product development, operations, and regulatory teams helps to quickly resolve issues and maintain high quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

What is the difference between Associate Quality Assurance Manager vs Quality Assurance Specialist?

AspectAssociate Quality Assurance ManagerQuality Assurance Specialist
CredentialsBachelor's degree in related field, certifications like ASQ CQE or CQA often preferredTypically holds a bachelor's degree; certifications like CQA are common but not mandatory
Work EnvironmentSupervises QA teams, involved in process improvements, reports to QA managersPerforms testing, inspections, and audits, often working under QA managers or specialists
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and tech industries for entry to mid-level management rolesCommon across manufacturing, healthcare, and software industries for quality testing roles

The Associate Quality Assurance Manager typically oversees QA teams and processes, requiring some management skills and certifications. In contrast, a Quality Assurance Specialist focuses on testing and inspection tasks, often with less managerial responsibility. Both roles are essential in maintaining product quality and are frequently searched together by professionals seeking entry to mid-level QA positions.

Associate Quality Assurance Manager jobs near you

QA Manager

Iowa City, IA • On-site

ALPLA Group
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Build a Career, Not Just a Job
Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, PepsiCo, and many more.
As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands-on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to start a new career, we provide the support and development you need to succeed.
At ALPLA, we invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. From apprenticeship programs and technical training to leadership development opportunities, ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long-term careers.
What You Can Expect from ALPLA
  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Childcare and dependent care savings programs
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Hands-on training and professional development
  • A stable, growing company committed to sustainability

Ready to Build Your Future?
Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is supported, and your career can grow with a global industry leader.
Apply today and discover what a career at ALPLA can offer.
What Will You Enjoy Doing
Coordinate and supervise all integrated management system (IMS) activities at the manufacturing site to ensure product meets internal, customer and regulatory expectations in a plant with low equipment complexity and/or line count. Responsible for assisting the site responsible leader (Plant Manager or Operations Manager) with quality-related communication to internal and external customers. Responsible for promoting quality and continuous improvement mind set within the operation.
Quality System
  • Serves as lead auditor and primary audit contact for the site; prepares and successfully completes internal and external quality and/or food safety audits
  • Ensures compliance with all quality management system requirements (ISO 9001, FSSC 22000 and other standards as required)
  • Primary practitioner for HACCP and/or other product safety risk mitigation programs; supports any additional risk assessment requirements including change management
  • Monthly reporting of quality and food safety system data per documented corporate procedures locally as well as regionally as required; uses this data along with IMS audit results to drive improvement activities
  • Primary local contact for the document management system; assist in optimizing and standardizing plant quality documentation

Quality Control
  • Ensure production compliance with all regulatory, internal and customer product and packaging specifications; ensures customer specifications are current and
    accessible
  • Ensure customer mandated compliance documents are issued (i.e. COAs, other customer mandated documentation)
  • Assist operations in new product (AQP) and equipment qualification and verification activities
  • Documents and reports all supplier quality related issues per standard procedures; supports Logistics team on securing complaint resolution
  • Oversite responsibility for plant quality control program including test equipment operation/calibration/verification, product testing, data collection, data integrity and
    rework management.
  • Ensures all personnel performing quality testing on the production floor are trained and qualified; either through direct oversight or in support of the Quality Supervisor where the role exists (and responsibility is so delegated).

Laboratory Oversite
  • Ensures all personnel performing quality testing within the quality lab are trained and qualified; either through direct oversight or in support of the Quality Supervisor where the role exists (and responsibility is so delegated).
  • Leading the Quality Team
    • Regularly scheduled quality staff meeting
    • Ensures team works together as efficiently as possible
    • Assesses training needs of staff and ensures execution of training
  • Managing the Quality Team
  • Ensuring the following tasks are completed either through direct oversite or in support of the Quality Supervisor where the role exists (and responsibility is so delegated).
    • Ensures correctly time and attendance of team is captured
    • Recruits (with HR support) new employees
    • Performs disciplinary actions
    • Performs annual performance evaluations

Customer Relationship Management
  • Hosts periodic customer visits, primary contact for quality and regulatory related communications with customers
  • Manages customer complaint process including application of proper RCA techniques and tools. Ensures customer complaints are captured in global/regional/local reporting systems
  • Supports the RCA process and training for other departments in the plant

Performance Metrics:
Performance is evaluated based on the effectiveness of the site Quality Management System and Quality Control program in meeting internal standards as well as customer and regulatory requirements. Additional considerations include audit performance and effective leadership of the site quality team. Emphasis is placed on maintaining a compliant, reliable quality system and effective customer relationship management.
KPIs include but are not limited to:
  • Successful completion of internal, customer, and certification audits; including timely closure of findings
  • Customer complaint performance, including severity, recurrence, RCA quality and closure timeliness
  • Effectiveness of the site quality control program, including data integrity, calibration compliance and rework management
  • Timeliness and accuracy of required quality and food safety reporting
  • Training and qualification status of quality personnel and overall quality team effectiveness

Competencies:
  • Directs Work
  • Develops Talent
  • Nimble Learning
  • Plans and Aligns
  • Manages Conflict
  • Resourcefulness
  • Customer Focus
  • Builds Effective Teams

What Makes You Great
Qualifications and Requirements:
  • 4-year degree in a STEM/technical discipline or equivalent work experience required
  • Experience with physical lab testing equipment, calipers, scales, digital height gauge and compression force testing equipment; experience with Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) preferred.
  • At least 5 years of work experience in Quality Assurance combined with a demonstrated track-record of accomplishments as a QA Manager, preferably in a high-speed manufacturing environment with significant customer engagement experience
  • Proficient with Excel, SPC software, Word, PowerPoint
  • Intermediate to advanced statistical knowledge
  • Ability to work well with other departments
  • Ability to manage Customer Relations
  • Able to handle multi-task environment with excellent organizational skills

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job: • The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and very occasionally to climb or balance.
  • The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift

It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA).
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ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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