In order for many companies manufacture goods or just operate a business in general, they must meet certain local, national or international regulations. Overseeing the application of industry regulations within their company is the responsibility of a Quality Control Manager. These mangers work as a part of the senior management team.

A Quality Control Manager usually performs many of the following tasks:

• Ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies
• Communicating quality standards
• Implementing new processes
• Training staff on new procedures
• Attending meeting with executives
• Changing company policies
• Supervising inspectors and other staff
• Assisting external auditors and inspectors

Expertise in the following areas is an asset:

• Communication and listening
• Being analytical and patient
• Being professional
• Being observant and amenable
• Solving problems creatively
• Information technology
• Testing and development
• Leadership and management
• Teamwork and reliability
• Understanding technical and scientific data
• Being able to relate to coworkers

To work in a quality control related profession, graduates will need to strengthen their research and development skills. Theirs studies should lead them to examine the various aspects of developing new products and machines through design, testing, and building. Courses such as Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics and Quality Assurance will provide the opportunity to review quality control testing procedures, and computer simulations. For better job opportunities you should attain your Bachelors or Masters Degree.

Many employers expect their Quality Control Managers to attain the relevant certifications. This may include ISO 9000, Total Quality Management (TQM) and Six Sigma.