Quality Leader, Coatings & Process Optimization

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

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.