Quality Manager - U.S. & Mexico

Westlake

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Florida seeks a Quality Manager to oversee the quality management system across multiple concrete product manufacturing locations. You will ensure compliance with standards and lead quality assurance and improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, 7+ years of experience in quality management, and is preferably bilingual in English and Spanish. Join us to drive operational excellence and product reliability.

Qualifications

Minimum 7 years of experience in quality management in the building materials industry.
In-depth knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001 or similar), statistical process control, and root cause analysis.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the Quality Management System across US and Mexico manufacturing sites.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
Lead and mentor site quality teams.
Conduct audits and analyze quality data.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives like Lean and Six Sigma.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field

Job description

Overview

The Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing and driving the quality management system for all concrete building product manufacturing locations in the United States and Mexico. This role ensures that all products meet or exceed internal and external standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. The Quality Manager will lead quality assurance, quality control, and continuous improvement initiatives to support operational excellence and product reliability.

Duties And Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) across multiple US and Mexico manufacturing sites for concrete building products.
Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
Lead, train, and mentor site quality teams to ensure consistent application of quality processes and methodologies.
Conduct regular audits of manufacturing processes, raw materials, and finished products.
Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, drive root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues and support new product introduction.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality concerns, complaints, and audits.
Prepare and present regular reports on quality performance, risks, and improvement activities to senior management.
Foster a culture of quality, integrity, and accountability in line with Westlake’s Code of Conduct and values.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Knowledge

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical field is required.
In-depth knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001 or similar), statistical process control, and root cause analysis.

Experience

Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in quality management within the building materials or concrete products industry.
Experience managing quality systems across multiple manufacturing sites, including international locations (preferably US and Mexico).

Preferred Certifications

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) by ASQ

Skills

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
Demonstrated leadership, team-building, and project management skills.

Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Travel

Up to 40% travel to US and Mexico plant locations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear.
Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with arms.
Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.