Quality Manager - Manufacturing

Position Summary

We are searching for a Plant Quality Manager responsible for leading plant quality compliance, product quality improvement, and manufacturing process capability. This position leads continuous improvement activities to improve product and process quality and leads root cause and corrective action activities to resolve quality-related issues.

Key Accountabilities

• Advise, consult, and lead corrective actions, process improvements, and implementation of a "quality culture" in the plant environment
• Improve quality of assigned products, processes, manufacturing areas and outcomes
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions to resolve quality-related issues
• Ensure customer satisfaction through routine review of field performance data and corrective action
• Define and lead quality initiatives and engineering projects to improve product quality and process capability
• Incorporate the use of Lean/Six Sigma tools and methods in team activities and business problem-solving
• Improve process discipline through the deployment of basic quality tools (ex. Standard work, Layered Process Audits)
• Drive process capability through deployment of quality control tools (CpK analysis, SPC, etc.)
• Locally and across the organization, champion corporate initiatives in quality and operational excellence
• Expand the quality system infrastructure using ISO/QS/TS principles to ensure robust, repeatable, high-quality manufacturing processes
• Ensure compliance with all government and industry standards/codes for product and process quality

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Polymer or Materials Science Engineering or BS in Applied Sciences with minimum 5 years of quality/process management experience
• Expertise in ISO/QS/TS type quality systems
• Proficiency with Excel, Minitab, Access and PowerPoint
• Physical fitness to include movements, positioning, remaining stationary which include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing/pulling, forward bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, postural balancing, manipulating, trunk rotation, handling, gripping, and talking (hearing)
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. at any given time
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required
• Work in different temperature-controlled environments
• Frequent use of company communication devices are required such as a computer, phone, and other office electronics

Associated Materials

Associated Materials is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. We produce vinyl windows, vinyl and composite siding and accessories, and metal building products--and distribute other essential building products to ensure customers find everything they need for their exterior. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, more than 4,000 associates across North America support Associated Materials. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities and more than 100 Alside and over 20 Gentek supply centers across the United States and Canada. Through our unique combination of award-winning products, manufacturing and distribution operations, installation solutions, and support services, the opportunities at Associated Materials are endless!

About the Company

Associated Materials, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled