Quality Manager: Manufacturing & QMS Leader

Axalta; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Axalta seeks a Quality Manager at its High Point, NC facility to lead the QC function, maintain the QMS, and drive continuous improvement. The role reports to site leadership and serves as a backup to the Production Manager.

Strong manufacturing background and a focus on RFT, CAPA, and preventative controls are essential. The successful candidate will guide audits, CAPA resolution, and KPI reporting while coordinating with R&D and manufacturing teams to ensure compliant, high-quality coatings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related science.
• 6+ years in manufacturing with at least 3 years in a production supervisory or management role.
• 2+ years managing quality or QC teams, preferably in coatings, paints, chemicals, or related batch manufacturing.
• Active Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 systems, formal audits, CAPA execution, and SPC.
• Hands-on experience with SAP QM or comparable ERP/LIMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily QC lab operations and ensures products meet standards.
• Tracks batch throughput and eliminates bottlenecks without sacrificing accuracy.
• Maintains ISO 9001 documentation, SOPs, methods, specs, and work instructions.
• Owns CAPA, NCRs, and deviations; supports internal and external audits.
• Oversees calibration, maintenance, and reliability of lab equipment.
• Leads RCA investigations and DMAIC projects to improve RFT and reduce rework.
• Leads QA planning for NPIs, material changes, and process transfers.
• Acts as Production Manager backup during absences and balances quality risk with production needs.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Quality leadership

ISO 9001

SPC

SAP QM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP QM

LIMS

Job description

Axalta seeks a Quality Manager at its High Point, NC facility to lead the QC function, maintain the QMS, and drive continuous improvement. The role reports to site leadership and serves as a backup to the Production Manager.

Strong manufacturing background and a focus on RFT, CAPA, and preventative controls are essential. The successful candidate will guide audits, CAPA resolution, and KPI reporting while coordinating with R&D and manufacturing teams to ensure compliant, high-quality coatings