Oversee quality control

Description

Monitor and assure the quality of the provided goods or services by overseeing that all the factors of the production meet quality requirements. Supervise product inspection and testing.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 22 occupations
  • Optional in 52 occupations
  • Total: 74 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)

Essential for

  • Container equipment assembly supervisor
    Container equipment assembly supervisors monitor the assembly process of containers such as boilers or pressure vessels. They train and coach the workers involved in the assembly t…
  • Clock and watchmaker
    Clock and watchmakers make mechanical or electronic clocks and watches. They use precision hand tools or automated machinery to assemble the timing devices. Clock and watchmakers m…
  • Engineered wood board grader
    Engineered wood board graders inspect finished engineered wood products for quality issues such as incomplete gluing, warping or blemishing. They also test load bearing qualities o…
  • Pulp grader
    Pulp graders grade paper pulp based on a number of possible criteria, such as pulping process, raw materials, bleaching methods, yield, and fibre length. Other titles The following…
  • Production supervisor
    A production supervisor plays a vital role in overseeing the operations and activities within a manufacturing or production facility. They are responsible for coordinating and mana…
  • Print studio supervisor
    Print production supervisors organise the activity of one or more teams of machine operators in printing, binding of books and finishing of printed materials. They aim to optimise …
  • Product quality inspector
    Product quality inspectors check products in order to assess their compliance in reference to a standard or reference guideline. They observe, measure, test, and form questions in …
  • Recycling specialist
    Recycling specialists research recycling policies and legislation, and supervise implementation in an organisation to ensure that waste management occurs according to regulations. …
  • Chemical plant manager
    Chemical plant managers coordinate the day-to-day production of chemical products ensuring the quality of products and equipment, the safety of personnel and protection of the envi…
  • Textile quality inspector
    Textile quality inspectors ensure that the manufactured of textile products is compliant with predetermined specifications. Other titles The following job titles also refer to…
  • Quality engineering technician
    Quality engineering technicians work with quality engineers or managers to analyse and solve quality problems and improve productivity. They examine machines for imperfections and …
  • Product manager
    Product development managers are responsible for managing the lifecycle of a product. They research and develop new products in addition to managing existing ones through market re…
  • ICT quality assurance manager
    ICT quality assurance managers are responsible of a team of ICT quality assurance analysts. They establish and operate an ICT quality approach through quality management systems, i…
  • Lumber grader
    Lumber graders inspect lumber, or wood cut into planks. They test the lumber, look for irregularities and grade the wood based on quality and desirability of the pattern. Other…
  • Product quality controller
    Product quality controllers check the quality of manufactured products. They work in manufacturing facilities where they perform basic inspection and evaluation of products before,…
  • Industrial assembly supervisor
    Industrial assembly supervisors are in charge of organizing, planning and coordinating assembly operations. They keep track of all the work activities and manage the process for ef…
  • Wood factory manager
    Wood factory managers realise planning, commercial and advisory tasks of wood factory and timber trade. They also manage purchasing, sales, customer service and marketing of wood a…
  • Chemical manufacturing quality technician
    Chemical manufacturing quality technicians perform inspections and precision measurements in order to test and ensure the quality of products such as raw materials, packing materia…
  • Laundry workers supervisor
    Laundry workers supervisors monitor and coordinate the activities of the laundry and dry-cleaning staff of laundry shops and industrial laundry companies. They plan and implement p…
  • ICT operations manager
    ICT operations managers coordinate ICT services and infrastructure ensuring that the organisation has the required infrastructural resources. They also plan and monitor stages of e…
  • Aquaculture quality supervisor
    Aquaculture quality supervisors establish standards and policies for the quality control of aquatic organisms' production. They test and inspect the stock according to hazard analy…
  • Industrial quality manager
    Industrial quality managers monitor and control information assets by detailing processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industrial standards. They perform audits in indu…

Optional for

  • Marine engineering technician
    Marine engineering technicians carry out technical functions to help marine engineers with the design, development, manufacturing, and testing processes, installation, and maintena…
  • Aerospace engineering technician
    Aerospace engineering technicians work with aerospace engineers to operate, maintain and test equipment used on aircraft and spacecraft. They review blueprints and instructions to …
  • Branch manager
    Branch managers are responsible for the management of all the affairs related with a company in a specific geographic region or business branch. They receive indications from the h…
  • Chemist
    Chemists perform laboratory research by testing and analysing the chemical structure of substances.They translate the research results into industrial production processes which ar…
  • Renewable energy engineer
    Renewable energy engineers research alternative sources of energy in order to design systems for renewable energy production. They strive to optimise energy production from renewab…
  • Production engineering technician
    Production engineering technicians plan production, follow up production processes and develop and test solutions to solve technical problems. They work closely with engineers and …
  • Corporate social responsibility manager
    Corporate social responsibility managers monitor the practices of organisations and companies with regard to ethics and impact on the larger community. They advise on social respon…
  • Precision mechanics supervisor
    Precision mechanics supervisors oversee, train and manage workers who fit together complex parts of small-size machines such as measuring or control mechanisms. Duties Here are som…
  • Machinery assembly coordinator
    Machinery assembly coordinators prepare and plan the manufacturing of machinery. They monitor the entire production process and ensure that individual assemblies and resources are …
  • Energy systems engineer
    Energy systems engineers supervise the energy conversion and distribution processes. They analyse the energy supply and consumption efficiency developing new ways to improve the ex…
  • Vessel assembly supervisor
    Vessel assembly supervisors coordinate the employees involved in boat and ship manufacturing and schedule their activities. They prepare production reports and recommend measures t…
  • Machine operator supervisor
    Machine operator supervisors coordinate and direct workers who set up and operate machines. They monitor the production process and the flow of materials, and they make sure that t…
  • Book restorer
    Book restorers work to correct and treat books based on an evaluation of their aesthetic, historic and scientific characteristics. They determine the stability of the book and addr…
  • Pneumatic engineering technician
    Pneumatic engineering technicians evaluate operating pneumatic systems and assemblies such as compressed air machines, and recommend modifications for more efficiency. They are als…
  • Quality engineer
    Quality engineers define quality standards for the creation of products or services. They check to make sure the products and services are in compliance with the quality standards …
  • Wood technology engineer
    Wood technology engineers develop materials and components made of wood, construct production facilities and control and monitor the production. They also examine products and mate…
  • Automotive engineering technician
    Automotive engineering technicians work with automotive engineers to operate, repair, maintain and test equipment used in motor vehicles. In some environments, such as an airport, …
  • Laundry and dry cleaning manager
    Laundry and dry cleaning managers oversee the laundry operations in an institutional laundry. They supervise laundry and dry cleaning staff, plan and enforce safety procedures, ord…
  • Bindery operator
    Bindery operators tend machines that bind printed or unprinted paper into volumes using staples, twine, glue or other binding technologies. Other titles The following job titles al…
  • Process engineering technician
    Process engineering technicians work closely with engineers to evaluate the existing processes and configure manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develo…
  • Business manager
    Business managers are responsible for setting the objectives of the business unit of a company, creating a plan for the operations, and facilitating the achievement of the objectiv…
  • Analytical chemist
    An analytical chemist is a highly skilled professional who specializes in the analysis of substances to determine their composition, structure, and properties. These professionals …
  • Manufacturing manager
    Manufacturing managers plan, oversee and direct the manufacturing process in an organisation. They ensure products and services are efficiently produced within the timeframe and bu…
  • Rescue centre manager
    Rescue centre managers supervise operations of a rescue centre, performing administrative duties and supervision of staff. They ensure that the centre operates according to policie…
  • Paper mill supervisor
    Paper mill supervisors coordinate and monitor the operations at a paper mill during production of products such as corrugated board, cardboard boxes or padded envelopes. They ensur…
  • Head of workshop
    Heads of workshop coordinate specialised workshops that construct, build, prepare, adapt and maintain elements used on stage. Their work is based on artistic vision, schedules and …
  • Book-sewing machine operator
    Book-sewing machine operators tend a machine that stitches paper together to form a volume. They check that signatures are inserted the right way and the machine does not jam.…
  • Department manager
    Department managers are responsible for the operations of a certain division or department of a company. They ensure objectives and goals are reached and manage employees. Other ti…
  • Aircraft assembly supervisor
    Aircraft assembly supervisors coordinate the employees involved in aircraft manufacturing and schedule their activities. They prepare production reports and recommend measures to r…
  • Agricultural policy officer
    Agricultural policy officers analyse and identify agricultural policy issues and develop plans for improvement and new policy implementation. They write reports and presentations i…
  • Optical disc moulding machine operator
    Optical disc moulding machine operators tend moulding machines that melts polycarbonate pellets and inject the plastic into a mould cavity. The plastic is then cooled and solidifie…
  • Industrial maintenance supervisor
    Industrial maintenance supervisors organise and supervise the activities and maintenance operations of machines, systems and equipment. They ensure inspections are done according t…
  • Publications coordinator
    Publications coordinators are responsible for the production of print and online materials such as news letters, company procedures, technical documents and other publications for …
  • Thermal engineer
    Thermal engineers design systems which provide heating or cooling, using thermodynamics, that transfer heat or energy through liquids and gases. They also construct these systems, …
  • Energy engineer
    Energy engineers design new, efficient and clean ways to produce, transform, and distribute energy to improve environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. They extract energ…
  • Mechanical engineering technician
    Mechanical engineering technicians provide technical support to mechanical engineers in producing and manufacturing mechanical machinery. They help make designs and adjustments and…
  • Industrial engineering technician
    Industrial engineering technicians assist industrial engineers in improving efficiency, safety and productivity in manufacturing plants. They conduct production studies, prepare la…
  • Service manager
    Service managers are responsible for the supervision and coordination of the provision of different professional and technical services to customers. They ensure a smooth interacti…
  • Wood production supervisor
    Wood production supervisors monitor processes involved in the conversion of felled trees into usable lumber. They follow the production process and make quick decisions to resolve …
  • Fish preparation operator
    Fish preparation operators realize the preparation of fish and shellfish according to hygiene, food safety and trade regulations. They carry out fish processing operations, and als…
  • Print folding operator
    Print folding operators tend a machine that folds paper and bundles of paper. Duties Print folding operators typically do the following: Review job specifications to determine page…
  • Social services manager
    Social services managers have the responsibility for strategic and operational leadership and management of staff teams and resources within and or across social services. They are…
  • Operations manager
    Operations managers plan, oversee and coordinate the daily operations of production of goods and provision of services. They also formulate and implement company policies and plan …
  • Policy officer
    Policy officers research, analyse and develop policies in various public sectors, and shape and implement these policies to improve the existing regulation around the sector. They …
  • Product grader
    Product graders perform preventive and operational quality control on products and resources. They inspect, grade and evaluate the materials at various stages to make sure it confo…
  • Social security administrator
    Social security administrators direct and develop government-provided social security programmes in order to aid public welfare, as well as promote social security programmes. They…
  • Civil engineer
    A Civil Engineer plans, designs, and supervises the construction and maintenance of infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, buildings, airports, dams, and water systems. Th…
  • Rolling stock assembly supervisor
    Rolling stock assembly supervisors coordinate the employees involved in rolling stock manufacturing and schedule their activities. They prepare production reports and recommend mea…
  • Fragrance chemist
    A fragrance chemist, also known as a perfumer or scent designer, is a specialized professional who creates, develops, and formulates fragrances for use in various products such as …
  • Motor vehicle assembly supervisor
    Motor vehicle assembly supervisors coordinate the employees involved in motor vehicle manufacturing and schedule their activities. They prepare production reports and recommend mea…
  • Wood assembly supervisor
    Wood assembly supervisors monitor the various processes in the assembly of wood products. They have a thorough understanding of the production processes under their supervision and…
  • Elderly home manager
    Elderly home managers oversee, plan, organise and evaluate the provision of elderly care services for people who are in need of these services due to the effects of ageing.…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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