Quality Leader

icpgroup; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

401K plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Culture

Job summary

ICP Group in Tampa, FL is seeking a Quality Leader to drive quality assurance across Gardner-Gibson & Sun Coatings plants. You will partner with R&D and Operations to define finished product specifications, monitor KPI performance, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field, 5+ years in QA/QC with QMS experience, and strong analytical skills with Lean/Six Sigma knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, quality or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance.
• 10 years of experience operating within or leading a QMS based environment.
• Experience leading QA projects and mentoring junior team members.
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing tools.
• Proficiency in analytical statistical tools such as Minitab, JMP.
• Familiarity with Lean & Six Sigma methodologies and tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with R&D to determine finished product specifications and COA requirements.
• Identify KPI s and use audits to track incoming raw material quality and finished good quality.
• Define and monitor Right First-Time performance and drive process improvements.
• Analyze Quality KPI across all plants, including customer complaints.
• Support operations during batch manufacturing with RCA, 5 Why’s, CAPA.
• Monitor SPC tools to optimize product quality and reduce variation.
• Support quality mindset across plants through daily interactions and meetings.
• Document quality test data accurately and retain samples.
• Own Tampa Sun Coatings QMS and manage controlled documents in SharePoint.
• Ensure calibration of lab equipment and support plant audits.
• Investigate quality claims and provide data for acceptance decisions.
• Compile data for monthly Quality Reports to Corporate.
• Establish system to track QC Cycle Time and manage CAPA/logs.

Skills

Quality mindset

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Quality

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group) is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets. ICP Group is comprised of leading brands known for innovation, quality, and performance. Founded in 2015 and supported by a lean corporate team, ICP Group has scaled rapidly through organic and acquisition growth into one of the largest coatings, adhesives, and sealants companies in North America. ICP Group is headquartered in Andover, MA and has manufacturing and distribution sites throughout North America, Latin America, UK, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

ICP is seeking a Quality Leader to join our team in Tampa, FL. The Quality leader is responsible for leading quality assurance and product quality initiatives and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products across all Gardner-Gibson & Sun Coatings plants within BU Roofing & Driveway Sealers. The role is focused on reducing process variation and increasing production efficiency through analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. The Quality Leader works closely with Quality Director, R&D, and Operations teams to identify and fix product quality issues as well as process/manufacturing issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely together with the R&D team to determine finished product specifications & tolerances as well as to determine Certificate of Analysis requirements
• Together with Quality Director, identify KPI’s and use tools and systems, including audits, to support tracking, analysis, and supplier assessments of incoming raw material quality and resulting finished good product quality
• Define & monitor Right First-Time performance of plants and alert appropriate personnel (R&D and Operations) to facilitate changes in formulations as needed based on analysis and recommendations for process improvements, decreased process variation, and increased batch consistency
• Analysis of Quality KPI (Key Performance Indicators) across all Gardner-Gibson & Sun Coatings plants within BU Roofing & Driveway Sealers including customer complaints
• Support operations during batch manufacturing with leading & conducting RCA’s, 5 Why’s, CAPA’s, etc. to have timely response involving and execution of rework
• Monitor production processes using Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools such as control charts to optimize product quality, and to identify & mitigate process variation & process deviations that can result in potential manufacturing inefficiencies and product quality issues
• Support the development of a Quality mindset and awareness throughout the BU Roofing & Driveway Sealers plants with daily interactions for example in collaboration/morning meetings reporting out on quality metrics & performances
• Generation of accurate and timely documentation of quality test data and retains sample record
• Own the Tampa Sun Coatings Quality Management System (QMS) including making recommendations for changes to controlled documents and managing of established Quality SharePoint
• Monitors & ensures calibration requirements for lab equipment are met at each plant and facilitate certifications
• Be present and support all plant audits conducted by third party agencies
• Investigates quality claims and provides necessary data support to accept or deny such claims
• Compiles and supplies data covering plant and Quality KPI performance for monthly Quality Reports to Corporate
• Establish system to keep track of QC Cycle Time
• Manage plant CAPA & non-conformance log & track sheet

Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, quality or related field
• Required minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance
• Desired 10 years of experience operating within or leading a QMS based environment
• Desired experience in leading QA projects and mentoring junior team members
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Hands-on experience with automated testing tools
• Proficiency in analytical statistical tools such as Minitab, JMP etc.
• Familiarity with Lean & Six Sigma methodologies and tools
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a standard office, lab, and plant/manufacturing environment

Our compensation is more than a paycheck; it’s an investment in your future. Along with a competitive pay range, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial well-being, and personal health.

Benefits:

• Compensation: $100,000 - $110,000/ year. Actual pay is dependent on candidates’ overall skills for the role
• Annual bonus eligible
• Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• 401K Employer contribution plan, with eligibility the first of the month following 90 days of employment
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Trust and Execution

ICP Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.