Quality Manager

Quality Manager

IPS Corporation – Hartsville, TN

IPS Corporation is a global, market‑leading provider of solvent cements, adhesives, and specialized plumbing products. Founded in 1954 in Los Angeles, CA, the company has eight manufacturing plants and nine distribution centers, supporting sales to a diverse set of end markets in 85 countries.

The role:

Seek an experienced Quality Manager to lead the QA team at Weld‑On's Hartsville production site. The Quality Manager will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, external suppliers, and customers to drive quality excellence. Responsibilities include supporting customers with quality‑related concerns and overseeing the development and implementation of the quality management system.

Reports directly to the Director of Quality and R&D.

• Champion a culture of quality at the source, ensuring all associates own the quality of their work, services, and products.
• Oversee quality assurance inspections of work‑in‑progress and finished goods to verify conformance with established specifications.
• Support all product certification and compliance requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and update standard work documents, work instructions, and quality processes.
• Apply data‑driven problem‑solving methods to improve key quality metrics, scrap reduction, and customer satisfaction.
• Review nonconforming products, determine appropriate dispositions, and approve corrective actions.
• Contribute to the design, development, and execution of a Quality Roadmap aligned with company objectives.
• Provide quality‑related documentation to the production floor, including control plans, control cards, visual aids, and work instructions.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with control plans and customer requirements.
• Manage customer complaints, lead root‑cause investigations and corrective action initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in managing a quality team, preferably in the chemical industry.
• In‑depth knowledge of quality control procedures, standards and best practices.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring quality teams, setting goals, monitoring progress, and implementing corrective actions.
• Proven track record of delivering results in a high‑performance, continuous‑improvement environment.
• Strong knowledge of data analysis techniques and statistical methods.
• Ability to take a leadership role in all quality‑related matters.
• Proficient in critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Weld‑On is an equal‑opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by law.