# Quality Control Systems Managers > Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts. - Code: 11-3051.01 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 11-3051) - Family: [Management](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-11), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 27 tasks (26 core and 1 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-3051.01 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/11-3051.01.json ## What the work is made of 1. Stop production if serious product defects are present. Core task · Task 15405 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 2. Review and update standard operating procedures or quality assurance manuals. Core task · Task 15415 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 3. Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. Core task · Task 15430 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 4. Review quality documentation necessary for regulatory submissions and inspections. Core task · Task 15414 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 5. Analyze quality control test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production management or staff. Core task · Task 15428 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 6. Verify that raw materials, purchased parts or components, in-process samples, and finished products meet established testing and inspection standards. Core task · Task 15413 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 7. Oversee workers including supervisors, inspectors, or laboratory workers engaged in testing activities. Core task · Task 15429 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 8. Direct product testing activities throughout production cycles. Core task · Task 15431 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 9. Instruct staff in quality control and analytical procedures. Core task · Task 15421 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 10. Direct the tracking of defects, test results, or other regularly reported quality control data. Core task · Task 15424 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 11. Participate in the development of product specifications. Core task · Task 15417 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 12. Identify quality problems or areas for improvement and recommend solutions. Core task · Task 15420 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 13. Collect and analyze production samples to evaluate quality. Core task · Task 15411 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 14. Produce reports regarding nonconformance of products or processes, daily production quality, root cause analyses, or quality trends. Core task · Task 15416 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 15. Communicate quality control information to all relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, or contractors. Core task · Task 15427 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 16. Monitor development of new products to help identify possible problems for mass production. Core task · Task 15418 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 17. Identify critical points in the manufacturing process and specify sampling procedures to be used at these points. Core task · Task 15422 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 18. Create and implement inspection and testing criteria or procedures. Core task · Task 15425 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 19. Document testing procedures, methodologies, or criteria. Core task · Task 15423 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 20. Review statistical studies, technological advances, or regulatory standards and trends to stay abreast of issues in the field of quality control. Core task · Task 15407 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 21. Coordinate the selection and implementation of quality control equipment, such as inspection gauges. Core task · Task 15410 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 22. Generate and maintain quality control operating budgets. Core task · Task 15408 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 23. Instruct vendors or contractors on quality guidelines, testing procedures, or ways to eliminate deficiencies. Core task · Task 15419 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 24. Confer with marketing and sales departments to define client requirements and expectations. Core task · Task 15426 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 25. Evaluate new testing and sampling methodologies or technologies to determine usefulness. Core task · Task 15409 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 26. Review and approve quality plans submitted by contractors. Core task · Task 15406 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 27. Audit and inspect subcontractor facilities including external laboratories. Supplemental task · Task 15412 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2022 ## More in Management - [Administrative Services Managers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-3012.00): 18 tasks - [Advertising and Promotions Managers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-2011.00): 30 tasks - [Architectural and Engineering Managers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-9041.00): 19 tasks - [Biofuels Production Managers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-3051.03): 14 tasks - [Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-9041.01): 18 tasks - [Biomass Power Plant Managers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-3051.04): 19 tasks - [Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-9199.11): 23 tasks - [Chief Executives](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-1011.00): 31 tasks - [Chief Sustainability Officers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/11-1011.03): 18 tasks - 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