Quality control managers work in every type of production environment possible, from producing dictionaries to dowel-cutting for boat plugs. A quality control manager samples production, analyzes it, and then makes recommendations on how to increase the quality of goods.

Tasks:

1. To inspect, analyze, and write reports about production
2. To make certain that production and manufacturing lines perform efficiently
3. To coordinate employee efforts
4. To facilitate communications between management and production departments
5. To devise ways of improving the manufacturing process to ensure higher-quality goods

Key skills for quality control manager:

• Have excellent analytical skills, be able to distil key points from complex information and set objectives
• Be an effective communicator with all levels of staff
• Be an excellent motivator
• Have good negotiating skills
• Have good planning skills and be able to lead projects through to completion
• Be able to interpret statistical data, using software packages
• Be familiar with methodologies, tools and concepts in quality management
• Have excellent report writing skills
• Be customer focused

Average salary (2014):

United Kingdom: £29,151 per year
United States of America: $62,525 per year
Australia: AU$76,453 per year

Qualifications and training required:

This position requires a bachelor's degree in an industrial or scientific program of study, such as engineering or business administration, as well as work experience in manufacturing and production. Experience with an employer's specific industry may be required as well.