Quality Manager - Manufacturing

Since 2022, Associated Materials / Alside has been undergoing a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands.

If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged--they are valued--this is the place for you. At Associated Materials / Alside, your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what is possible.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are searching for a Plant Quality Manager is 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 field and in-plant quality issues. In your role with Associated Materials, you will ensure our products maintain the highest level of quality satisfaction our customers expect. At Associated Materials, we as a family work together and believe excellent results begin with you!

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. BS in Applied Sciences may be considered depending on experience.
• 5-8 years of quality/process management with a minimum of 5 years experience in which the candidate had responsibility for the development and implementation of product and/or process quality.
• Expertise in ISO/QS/TS type quality systems is required. Proficiency with Excel, Minitab, Access and PowerPoint is expected.
• 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)
• Work in different temperature-controlled environments

Work Environment

The atmosphere is that of a manufacturing plant and office space. The position will primarily work where moving machinery produces noise. Employees must wear Personal Protective Equipment that is issued for that location. Temperature can range from extreme cold to extreme heat. Frequent use of company communication devices are required such as a computer, phone, and other office electronics.

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!  

Associated Materials ... Building Products Better

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.