Quality Manager

Trex Company; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Trex Company in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking a quality management professional to develop and implement quality systems aimed at maximizing customer satisfaction and achieving long-term manufacturing goals. As a key leader, you will transform quality approaches across the organization, guiding initiatives that align quality with business growth.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s in Engineering and possess at least 6 years of quality experience, including 3 years in a leadership position. A strong background in complex quality systems and Six Sigma certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in quality roles, including at least 3 years in leadership.
• Strong background in building complex quality systems.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality systems that support long‑term manufacturing goals.
• Lead cultural shifts towards predictive quality measures.
• Drive strategic quality initiatives that align with business growth.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

Data Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field

Tools

APQP

SPC

Six Sigma

FMEA

8D

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive quality systems (TQMS) that support long‑term manufacturing goals and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Lead the cultural shift from “Inspect & Reject” to “Predict & Prevent”, embedding quality thinking at every level of the organization.
• Drive strategic initiatives that align quality objectives with business growth, product innovation, and operational excellence.
• Foster a proactive, quality‑first culture focused on continuous improvement and customer‑centric thinking.

Systems & Process Optimization

• Build and maintain scalable quality management systems using SPC methodologies to monitor, evaluate, and control product and process quality in real‑time.
• Oversee systems addressing customer concerns, corrective actions (internal and supplier), nonconforming materials, and root cause analysis (8D process).
• Lead plant‑wide audits to ensure compliance with Trex quality standards, and drive continuous improvements based on findings.
• Engage the organization in Layered Process Audits (LPA) and outgoing quality audits for immediate feedback and corrective actions.
• Harmonize claim language between the Consumer Call Center, QA, and Manufacturing teams to ensure consistency and clarity.
• Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving:
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, enhance product consistency, and improve overall process efficiency.
  • Identify key improvement areas, prioritize actions based on data, and lead cross‑functional teams to implement sustainable solutions.
  • Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and other structured problem‑solving tools to drive measurable improvements in product and process quality.

Data‑Driven Decision Making

• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate quality system effectiveness and guide strategic decisions.
• Analyze complex data sets to identify trends, inform process improvements, and present actionable insights to plant leadership.
• Relate consumer‑critical product attributes to manufacturable parameters to improve consistency and reduce variability.
• Calculate and report the true Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and maintain a quality KPI scorecard for the plant.
• Explore and implement new technologies like AR, VR, and AI to optimize quality systems and processes.

Collaboration & Influence

• Partner with Engineering, R&D, Continuous Improvement, and Supply Chain to integrate quality into product development and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to improve supplier quality and strengthen the supply chain.
• Act as a quality subject‑matter expert, guiding and influencing cross‑functional teams toward quality‑driven decision‑making.
• Engage directly with customers and field teams to stay attuned to the Voice of the Customer (VOC).
• Benchmark competitors to ensure Trex maintains a performance leadership position within the industry.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain and audit quality documentation and procedures in accordance with Trex Quality Management System (TQMS) and relevant regulatory standards.
• Lead and support change management activities, ensuring smooth transitions with a focus on maintaining and improving quality outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in quality roles, including at least 3 years in a management or leadership capacity within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in building and scaling complex quality systems.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Expertise in quality management tools (APQP, 8D, A3, FMEA, SPC, PPAP, etc.) and data‑driven problem‑solving.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams, drive strategic initiatives, and influence at all organizational levels.