Quality Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.'s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions;

Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc.

Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D / technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB : The Quality Managers manages the Quality Process to ensure we are effectively meeting our key business metrics and satisfying all customer product requirements.

Key responsibilities include Quality, Lean and Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement with responsibility for ISO quality systems and compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Oversee all quality related functions in the plant.
• Act as primary plant liaison with Customers dealing with their processing issues.
• Participate in the development of specifications for processing, products, and materials.
• Work directly with Corporate and local Purchasing on vendor quality or supply issues; assist with vendor selection and qualification.
• Manage ISO Quality systems.
• Lead the lean / six sigma initiatives in the plant.
• Respond to and report on customer complaints - manage the root cause investigation, corrective action implementation and follow up, and the SAP quality process.
• Interact professionally and timely both verbally and in writing with customers and sales force.
• Develop quality standards for raw materials and finished product.
• Oversee all lab functions and personnel, assuring safety and integrity of those operations.
• Perform testing on raw materials and finished product as required.
• Implement material cost saving plans where and when appropriate.
• Participate in annual budget planning.
• Assist in all compliance activities, especially HazCom and maintaining SDS system.
• Other projects / tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION : Bachelors degree in Quality, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials, Polymer, or Business is required.

EXPERIENCE :

• 4+ years of experience is required.
• Experience with chemical batch-making operations and quality programs, such as Lean, ISO, Six Sigma, is required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

ISO certification is required

REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS :

• Color Matching Knowledge
• Chemical Batch Making Knowledge
• ISO knowledge
• Six Sigma / Lean Thinking
• Training experience
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of MRP / ERP systems (SAP)
• Solid computer skills (Word, Excel, Lotus Notes)
• Design of experiments skill

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Incumbent must be able to stand, sit, walk, use hands, reach, climb, talk, hear, smell, and lift up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION :

Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus / Commission, and continuing education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.