Quality Assurance Manager

Quikrete Holdings Inc.; Johns Creek (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Competitive base pay

Job summary

The QUIKRETE Companies in Johns Creek, GA seeks a seasoned Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA/QC across raw materials to finished products, partnering with operations, engineering, and supply chain.

Responsibilities include driving CAPA, leading audits, and mentoring QA engineers while championing a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science or related discipline.
• Advanced degree or commensurate training in six sigma and lean.
• 10+ years in Quality Assurance or related area.
• 2+ years managing QA Engineers and Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Use data and statistics to identify quality improvements.
• Apply RCA and CAPA to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Set quality specs and QC protocols for materials and products.
• Review QC/QA test results for compliance with specs.
• Design lab experiments to qualify new materials and suppliers.
• Optimize formulations for performance and cost.
• Support plants with troubleshooting, QC training, and formula management.
• Lead manufacturing quality audits.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean

Quality Assurance

Leadership

Problem Solving

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Six Sigma / Lean training or advanced degree

Job description

Are you ready to build a career driving product quality and performance across a national manufacturing company?

The QUIKRETE Companies is seeking a motivated individual to join our team at our state-of-the-art Engineering & Technical Center in Johns Creek, Georgia. As a Quality Assurance Manager, you will lead efforts ensuring our products consistently meet Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) performance standards - from raw material qualification through finished product development, while supporting our manufacturing facilities, sales teams, and customers.

What You'll Do

• Utilize process and quality data and statistics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate product issues using RCA and CAPA to correct and prevent future issues.
• Establish quality specifications and QC protocols.
• Evaluate finished product QC & QA test results to ensure compliance with internal and external specifications.
• Design and oversee laboratory experiments to qualify new raw materials and suppliers.
• Optimize plant formulations for performance and cost efficiency.
• Support manufacturing plants through troubleshooting, QC training, and formula management.
• Lead manufacturing quality audits.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline.
• An advanced degree or commensurate training and experience with six sigma and lean.
• Experience with manufacturing and formulation of cement, concrete, mortars, or other cement-based construction materials, adhesives, or other polymer-based construction materials preferred.
• 10+ years' experience in Quality Assurance or related area.
• 2+ years' experience managing QA Engineers and Technicians.
• Strong problem-solving ability using logic and reasoning to evaluate solutions.
• Ability to prioritize work based on business impact and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with diverse teams.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must have soft skills necessary to influence without formal authority.
• Ability to manage longer-term projects alongside routine responsibilities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure product integrity from raw material sourcing through shipment.
• Champion a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Maintains a positive attitude in fast-paced environments and adapts readily to change.
• Exhibits strong initiative and a willingness to support team goals.
• Reliable team player with initiative and a drive to overachieve.

Benefits

• QUIKRETE offers attractive salaries and benefits including competitive base pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, basic life and personal loss insurance, supplemental life insurance, and a 401k retirement plan with a generous company match policy.

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