Regional Quality Manager

Vibrantz Technologies Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibrantz Technologies Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Regional Quality Manager to lead quality strategy across multiple Advanced Materials sites.

You will drive Quality Management Systems, supplier and customer quality, and product quality throughout the lifecycle, partnering cross-functionally to raise standards and accountability. The role requires strong leadership, ISO 9001 knowledge, and experience with Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement programs to deliver measurable results across

Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification is required.
• Lean Manufacturing experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, auditing, process improvement, and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional quality strategies across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Lead continuous improvement and Total Quality Management initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, SPC).
• Drive quality across the product lifecycle from development to delivery, monitoring key metrics.

Skills

Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean Manufacturing

ISO 9001

Auditing

Statistical analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Materials Science/Chemistry

Job description

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose. Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz's technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier‑to‑clean appliances, energy efficient roof titles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and echo-friendly paints.

Location

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employ 4,500 individuals.

Total Rewards

We offer comprehensive total rewards packages including base pay, variable incentive programs, 401K, medical, dental, vision, life & disability and variety of well‑being resources that meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Union benefits are governed by the applicable collective bargaining unit agreement.

$106,670.15 - $133,337.69 Vibrantz is committed to maintaining pay transparency in accordance with applicable laws and best practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on a combination of factors, including education, professional certifications, relevant experience, and other job‑related considerations permitted by law.

Role Overview

The Regional Quality Manager leads quality strategy, Quality Management Systems, and continuous improvement across multiple Advanced Materials manufacturing sites. This role drives consistent quality standards, operational performance, supplier and customer quality, and product quality throughout the product lifecycle. The position partners cross‑functionally to strengthen quality processes, resolve systemic issues, and establish a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the regional manufacturing network. Success in this role requires strong quality leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to translate quality strategies into measurable operational and customer outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional quality strategies, objectives, Quality Management Systems, policies, and standardized processes across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Lead continuous improvement and Total Quality Management initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, and other quality methodologies to improve quality and operational performance.
• Drive quality throughout the product lifecycle, from new product development through customer delivery, while establishing and monitoring customer, supplier, reliability, and cost‑of‑quality metrics.
• Lead internal, external, customer, and certification audits and oversee root cause investigations and corrective and preventive action processes.
• Partner with Supply Chain to manage supplier quality performance, supplier audits, and improvement initiatives while addressing supplier‑related quality issues.
• Oversee customer quality activities, including complaints, returns, investigations, and corrective actions, to improve product performance and customer satisfaction.
• Standardize quality practices across the regional manufacturing network and train, coach, and develop site quality personnel while partnering cross‑functionally to strengthen a culture of quality and accountability.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 7+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification and Lean Manufacturing experience required.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, auditing, supplier quality, process improvement, and statistical analysis.
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

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Vibrantz Technologies Inc. ("Vibrantz") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, cree, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex gender, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Vibrantz is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose. Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz’s technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier‑to‑clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco‑friendly paints.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employ 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages not only employees’ heads and hands and – uniquely – their hearts.

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market‑leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai. For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american‑securities.com.