Senior Quality & Process Control Manager

Saint-Gobain North America; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials company is seeking a Senior Quality & Process Control Manager to drive excellence across multiple manufacturing facilities. The role emphasizes quality systems leadership, process improvement, and team development. Candidates should possess experience in ISO compliance, data analytics, and leadership in quality matters. This position is critical for maintaining product quality standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading quality systems and compliance.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and ISO standards.
• Ability to drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Plant Quality Council and ensure audit readiness.
• Drive Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) reduction initiatives.
• Develop inspection/testing protocols and lead corrective actions.
• Track and communicate key quality metrics.
• Promote a safety-first culture.
• Develop control plans, process maps, and FMEAs.
• Promote safety culture and support EHS programs.
• Manage digital quality systems and dashboards.

Skills

ISO 9001

Data analytics

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Job description

Overview

The Senior Quality & Process Control (Q&PC) Manager is a strategic and operational leader responsible for driving quality excellence and process control across multiple manufacturing facilities producing composite siding, millwork products, and Cedar Impressions® siding. This multi-site role champions best-in-class manufacturing practices, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and ensures that all products meet or exceed internal standards and customer expectations and leveraging technology to achieve best-in-class manufacturing capability, performance and customer satisfaction.

The preferred locations for this role are Minnesota, Chicago, or Atlanta, as the primary responsibilities are tied to supporting operations at our sites in Mankato, MN; Social Circle, GA; McPherson, KS; and Denver, CO. This role is critical in ensuring that both plant and third-party manufacturing partners consistently produce products that meet or exceed established quality specifications. The position will collaborate closely with Engineering, WCM, Manufacturing, and R&D to identify and resolve issues across the entire production process—from raw material supply through to finished goods delivery.

Essential Functions

Quality Systems Leadership

• Leads the Plant Quality Council to align with strategic goals.
• Ensures audit readiness via structured reviews and root cause analysis.
• Acts as SME for ISO 9001, VSI, ASTM; represents plant in audits.
• Oversees QMS training and document control processes.

Quality, Compliance & Process Improvement

• Owns plant-level quality systems and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Drives Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) reduction initiatives.
• Develops inspection/testing protocols and leads corrective actions.
• Conducts supply chain audits and resolves customer complaints.
• Tracks and communicates key quality metrics.
• Establishes CTQ standards and implements SPC and capability studies.
• Develops control plans, process maps, and FMEAs.
• Partners with operations to improve yield and reduce scrap.
• Uses data analytics for trend identification and problem-solving.
• Manages digital quality systems and dashboards.
• Promotes a safety-first culture and supports EHS programs.
• Ensures quality team participation in EHS efforts.
• Maintains ISO documentation compliance for EHS.
• Conducts risk assessments and mitigates high-risk areas.

Leadership & Team Development

• Leads and develops quality team members.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and coaching in quality matters.
• Stays current with industry trends and tools, applying them as needed.