Quality Control Manager

Tremco CPG Inc.; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Company pension plan

Bonus/commission potential

Continuing education

Job summary

Tremco CPG Inc. is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee the plant's quality processes and drive ISO implementation, lean/Six Sigma initiatives, and continuous improvement. You will ensure compliance with customer requirements and lead root-cause analysis for defects.

The role requires 4–7 years in quality, experience with ISO systems, and strong communication with customers and internal teams. A Bachelor's in a related field and knowledge of SAP are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quality, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials, Polymer, or Business.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or quality preferred.
• 4–7 years related experience and/or training.
• ISO knowledge and Six Sigma/Lean training desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all quality-related functions in the plant.
• Act as primary plant liaison with Customers dealing with their processing issues.
• Participate in the development of specifications for processing, products, and materials.
• Work with Corporate and local Purchasing on vendor quality issues; assist with vendor selection and qualification.
• Manage ISO Quality systems.
• Lead lean/six sigma initiatives in the plant.
• Respond to and report on customer complaints; manage root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and SAP quality process.
• Interact with customers and sales force in writing and verbally.
• Develop quality standards for raw materials and finished products.
• Oversee all lab functions and personnel, ensuring safety and integrity.

Skills

ISO knowledge

Six Sigma

Lean thinking

Training experience

Rubber chemistry

Extrusions knowledge

Strong communication

Confidentiality

DOE skills

Education

Quality/Engineering degree

Bachelor's preferred

Tools

SAP

Word/Excel

Job description

Job Description

Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.’s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc. Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.

Job Description

Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.’s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc. Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.

General Purpose Of The Job

The Quality Manager manages the Quality Process to ensure we are effectively meeting our key business metrics and satisfying all customer product requirements. Key responsibilities include Quality, Lean and Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement with responsibility for ISO quality systems and compliance.

Tremco’s Expectations For All Leaders

• Embodies the company's core values of transparency, trust, and respect by demonstrating integrity, commitment, responsible entrepreneurship, and moral courage.
• Applies the company’s policies and adheres to processes to ensure compliance and organizational best practices.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of responsibility such as hiring and promotion decisions.
• Onboards new employees effectively and efficiently.
• Conducts annual performance evaluations and provides ongoing performance feedback, maintaining clear and timely documentation.
• Coaches and manages employees using the company’s philosophy and tools to ensure talent is developed and retained. Constructs succession plans to ensure sustainability and continuity of area of responsibility.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee all quality-related functions in the plant.
• Act as primary plant liaison with Customers dealing with their processing issues.
• Participate in the development of specifications for processing, products, and materials.
• Work directly with Corporate and local Purchasing on vendor quality or supply issues; assist with vendor selection and qualification.
• Manage ISO Quality systems.
• Lead the lean/six sigma initiatives in the plant.
• Respond to and report on customer complaints – manage the root cause investigation, corrective action implementation and follow up, and the SAP quality process.
• Interact professionally and timely both verbally and in writing with customers and sales force.
• Develop quality standards for raw materials and finished products.
• Oversee all lab functions and personnel, assuring safety and integrity of those operations.
• Test on raw materials and finished product as required.
• Implement material cost-saving plans where and when appropriate.
• Participate in annual budget planning.
• Assist in all compliance activities, especially Hazcom and maintaining SDS system.
• Other projects/tasks as assigned.

Education Requirement

• Degree in Quality, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials, Polymer, or Business.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or quality preferred.

Experience Requirement

• Four to seven years related experience and/or training.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• ISO certified preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Indicate if required or preferred.

• ISO knowledge.
• Six Sigma / Lean Thinking.
• Training experience.
• Rubber chemistry background.
• Extrusions knowledge.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal).
• Confidentiality.

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP)
• Solid computer skills (Word, Excel, Lotus Notes)
• Team Player
• DOE skills

Physical Demands

• Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance-Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.