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Quality Control Manager Mock Interview

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To help you prepare for your Quality Control Manager interview, here are 30 interview questions and answer examples.

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30 Quality Control Manager Interview Questions

15 Interview Questions With Sample Answers

1.   What are your career goals?

How to Answer

When answering this question be sure to talk about what you hope for yourself for the future and how that can fit into what the company is looking for from you long term.



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Answer Example

"Over time, I would like to grow my experience to include being the quality control manager for multiple sites. I am hoping to expand my education to also include a Project Management certificate so that I can offer more to my employer."

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2.   How do you maintain consistent inspections?

How to Answer

Consistency is key as a Quality Control Manager. What programs or forms do you utilize in order to stay organized and consistent? Finish your answer with a qualifying statement.



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Answer Example

"My inspections are always the same because I perform them with my head, using logic, rather than my feelings. I have very good inspection templates and the guidelines are always the same. In my previous position I was often complimented after an inspection report on how consistent I am across the board. I definitely take pride in that."

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3.   What was a major decision you had to make as an inspector? How did it affect the company you worked for?

How to Answer

Think of a time when you made a major decision. How many people did your decision affect? Was your decision attached to a financial loss or gain?



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Answer Example

"One major decision that I made recently in my career was to terminate all of our under performing employees. We had experienced a loss in revenue due to many unnecessary recalls that were attached to human error. Many of these employees had been with us for a long time. Unfortunately,; safety, revenue and productivity come first in our industry and we had to replace these staff members. Once the new employees were trained, we saw an immediate increase in revenue."

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4.   Are you familiar with the regulations we face, in this industry?

How to Answer

If you are newer to the specific industry, be sure to do a lot of research prior to your interview. You should be able to give a specific answer and/or refer to an industry association. Show the hiring manager that you have done your research.



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Answer Example

"I am quite familiar with the regulations specific to this industry. Product Liability was my strongest focus during my studies and I am up to speed on the new regulations set out by the FDA and EPA."

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5.   When have you received criticism? How do you handle criticism?

How to Answer

Receiving feedback on the job is not a negative thing. Be sure to tell the hiring manager about a time when you have recently been coached by a supervisor or mentor. How did you take it, and how did you implement the criticism?



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Answer Example

"I am good at receiving feedback from my team. A few months ago, during a performance review, my supervisor asked me to update my skills in SAP. I realized that since my promotion I didn't use the program as often anymore, and I was getting a bit rusty. I was sure to practice it in the coming days and was back to a more than acceptable standard shortly after."

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6.   When have you had to criticize someones work before? Are you comfortable doing so?

How to Answer

Being in a management role also means that you will sometimes need to give feedback, ask someone to work harder or even terminate someone's employment. It's important that the hiring manager know that you are comfortable with awkward or difficult conversations. Give an example of a time when you had to ask someone to deliver higher quality work.



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Answer Example

"One time that I can recall would be when one of my team leads was not paying the close attention to her teams performance as I came to expect from her. I had to sit her down and started by asking her if there was a concern or a reason why she was less attentive to her job. She admitted to some personal issues she was having. I directed her to some resources from our HR department and then we made a plan for a follow up conversation a week from that date. Her performance improved greatly. I am absolutely comfortable in having difficult conversations and delivering feedback to my team."

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7.   What experience do you have leading a team?

How to Answer

When answering this question be sure to talk about the number of people you have lead and what their functions were.



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Answer Example

"I have 5 years' experience in leading a team. My smallest team consisted of 6 production line workers and a junior engineer. The largest team I have lead consisted of 40 employees ranging from production line workers to team leads."

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8.   How important was it for you to keep detailed records of all your inspections at your previous position?

How to Answer

Detailed records are an important part of your role as a QC Manager. Be sure to discuss the importance and any extra steps you take to ensure the accuracy and safety of the records.



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Answer Example

"Keeping detailed records of my inspections is an incredibly important part of my position as a QA Manager. My whole career, the safety of my team and the good of the company relies on my accuracy and integrity in reporting."

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9.   When have you given advice or a suggestion to a QC manager before? How was your advice/suggestion received?

How to Answer

If you have been the only QC Manager for some time, you may need to think of an example from earlier in your career. Think of a time when you had a suggestion and it was received well. Keep the answer light and positive.



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Answer Example

"Earlier on in my career, I saw an opportunity for production to go even smoother. We were just starting to utilize a new program and some staff weren't catching onto the technology. I suggested to my QC Manager at the time that we do a lunch and learn meeting to train everyone on a few shortcuts. He implemented the idea and it worked very well."

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10.   As an inspector, walk me through your day to day job.

How to Answer

Walking the hiring manager through a typical day will help them to know that you truly do understand what your day to day job function would be if you were given the opportunity.



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Answer Example

"In a typical day, I would begin by reviewing any incident reports from the evening prior. Addressing any safety issues would be my primary concern. Secondly, I would call a quick meeting with my production team leads. Analyzing production numbers and taking care of technical issues would come next. The remainder of my day would be between the office and the production floor."

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11.   Why should we hire you?

How to Answer

It is best to highlight your strongest skills when answering this question. What makes you a stand out candidate? Be sure to ask the interviewer if they have any hesitations when it comes to your qualifications.



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Answer Example

"I feel that you should choose me as your successful candidate because I bring a strong work history in QC. I am ambitious and have completed my Bachelor's degree in Engineering. After sitting down with me for an interview, is there any reason why you wouldn't see me as the best fit for your company? I would be happy to clarify anything further for you."

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12.   If hired, how do you intend on making a difference with our company?

How to Answer

During your interview process, have you noticed any potential changes that could be made to increase the company's productivity? This is a great time to talk about what you would like to see as a QC Manager. Beware of not cutting the company down but do make some suggestions in a respectful manner.



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Answer Example

"After our first interview I went home and took note of some of the activity that I saw on the production line during the tour. One way that I would like to make a difference is by creating a team environment with the production workers. Many safety issues are resolved simply by creating a stronger teamwork based environment. That is certainly one way that I could quickly make an impact if hired."

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13.   How do you prioritize your work?

How to Answer

Being able to prioritize and manage multiple urgent needs at once is a really important skill. Show the interviewer you are capable of doing this by talking about how you manage your day.



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Answer Example

"My way of prioritizing my work will include starting each day with a full review of production needs. I will review which tasks, when left undone, will cost the company the most in losses. The bottom line is always the priority. From there, I move down the list and manage my day."

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14.   Do you work well under pressure?

How to Answer

Let the interviewer know that you work well under pressure by giving an example or talking about a time when you were acknowledged for your ability to do so.



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Answer Example

"I do work very well under pressure. My previous supervisor at ABC Company commented quite frequently on my ability to remain calm during stressful situations. I can easily look at a problem with a keen eye to see what the root truly is which helps me to stay calm under pressure."

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15.   What is destructive testing, and what are its benefits?

How to Answer

Be sure to clearly explain what you believe destructive testing to be. What are the common benefits of this type of testing? The clearer and more concise you can be when answering this question - the better.



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Answer Example

"Destructive testing is a method of breaking down your material or product in order to find out if the quality can withstand the extremes that the end user is expecting. The benefits of destructive testing include the ability to identify the properties of your product and predict the nature of how your product will/would break down once in the hands of the end user."

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