Plant Quality Manager

Sherwin-Williams; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a Plant Quality Manager in Lawrenceville, GA to lead quality assurance and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. You will oversee inspection, testing, and evaluation methods, mentor the quality team, and partner with Operations and Manufacturing Quality to resolve quality issues and introduce new formulas.

Travel about 10%, workweek Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm with flexibility for 24/7 support, and eligibility for performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Bachelor's degree or higher or at least four (4) years in quality control/assurance or R&D.
• At least three (3) years in R&D, product development, quality control/assurance or operations.
• Leadership experience in supervising others or leading teams (1+ year).
• Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, etc.).
• Bachelor's in Chemistry or Engineering.
• Prior experience with quality testing and quality systems management (ISO 9001, etc.).
• Experience in multi-shift operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality procedures and standards are followed and met
• Manage and develop the quality team
• Partner with Operations Manager to standardize and support quality practices
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Quality and Technology to identify priorities and solve quality problems
• Coordinate with Regional Technical Director on quality improvements, complaint resolution, and new formula introductions
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality results and meet standards
• Manage new formula introduction

Skills

Quality assurance leadership

Quality control

R&D collaboration

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Chemistry or Engineering background

Tools

ISO 9001

Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)

Job description

Plant Quality Manager

Responsible for implementing and executing inspection, testing, and evaluation methods to ensure that our products adhere to quality standards. This role directs the investigation of problem batches to discern the root cause and develop sustainable solutions. They actively participate in quality continuous improvement efforts. The Plant Quality Manager leads the introduction and implementation of new formulas, technology, quality tools, manufacturing processes, and training.

Additional Information

Travel: 10%

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm with flexibility to support 24/7 operation

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access to confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality procedures and standards are followed and met
• Manage and develop the quality team
• Partner with Operations Manager to implement, standardize, and support quality work practices and procedures
• Partner with Manufacturing Quality and Technology to identify priorities, develop effective quality tools, and solve quality problems
• Partner with Regional Technical Director on quality improvement, complaint resolution, and introduction of new formulas into manufacturing
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality results and meet or exceed quality standards
• Manage new formula introduction

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must have a bachelor's degree or higher or have at least four (4) years of work experience in quality control/assurance or R&D
• Must have at least three (3) years of work experience in R&D, product development, quality control/assurance or operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams
• Have a Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, etc.)
• Have a bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry or Engineering
• Have prior work experience with quality testing and quality systems management (such as ISO 9001, etc.)
• Have previous work experience in a multi-shift operation

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

• Life with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
• Career with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
• Connection with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

It's all here for you... let’s Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on "Candidates" to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.