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Quality Control Systems Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.

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27 tasks26 core, 1 supplemental
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ManagementOne of its 59 occupations
Code
11-3051.01SOC 2018: 11-3051

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  1. Task 1. Stop production if serious product defects are present.Core taskTask 15405Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  2. Task 2. Review and update standard operating procedures or quality assurance manuals.Core taskTask 15415Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  3. Task 3. Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.Core taskTask 15430Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  4. Task 4. Review quality documentation necessary for regulatory submissions and inspections.Core taskTask 15414Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  5. Task 5. Analyze quality control test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.Core taskTask 15428Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  6. Task 6. Verify that raw materials, purchased parts or components, in-process samples, and finished products meet established testing and inspection standards.Core taskTask 15413Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  7. Task 7. Oversee workers including supervisors, inspectors, or laboratory workers engaged in testing activities.Core taskTask 15429Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  8. Task 8. Direct product testing activities throughout production cycles.Core taskTask 15431Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  9. Task 9. Instruct staff in quality control and analytical procedures.Core taskTask 15421Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  10. Task 10. Direct the tracking of defects, test results, or other regularly reported quality control data.Core taskTask 15424Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  11. Task 11. Participate in the development of product specifications.Core taskTask 15417Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  12. Task 12. Identify quality problems or areas for improvement and recommend solutions.Core taskTask 15420Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  13. Task 13. Collect and analyze production samples to evaluate quality.Core taskTask 15411Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  14. Task 14. Produce reports regarding nonconformance of products or processes, daily production quality, root cause analyses, or quality trends.Core taskTask 15416Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  15. Task 15. Communicate quality control information to all relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, or contractors.Core taskTask 15427Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  16. Task 16. Monitor development of new products to help identify possible problems for mass production.Core taskTask 15418Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  17. Task 17. Identify critical points in the manufacturing process and specify sampling procedures to be used at these points.Core taskTask 15422Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  18. Task 18. Create and implement inspection and testing criteria or procedures.Core taskTask 15425Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  19. Task 19. Document testing procedures, methodologies, or criteria.Core taskTask 15423Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  20. Task 20. Review statistical studies, technological advances, or regulatory standards and trends to stay abreast of issues in the field of quality control.Core taskTask 15407Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  21. Task 21. Coordinate the selection and implementation of quality control equipment, such as inspection gauges.Core taskTask 15410Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  22. Task 22. Generate and maintain quality control operating budgets.Core taskTask 15408Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  23. Task 23. Instruct vendors or contractors on quality guidelines, testing procedures, or ways to eliminate deficiencies.Core taskTask 15419Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  24. Task 24. Confer with marketing and sales departments to define client requirements and expectations.Core taskTask 15426Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  25. Task 25. Evaluate new testing and sampling methodologies or technologies to determine usefulness.Core taskTask 15409Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  26. Task 26. Review and approve quality plans submitted by contractors.Core taskTask 15406Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022
  27. Task 27. Audit and inspect subcontractor facilities including external laboratories.Supplemental taskTask 15412Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 11-3051
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