Quality Manager

Overview

The Quality Manager leads the plant's Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs, executing robust quality systems, data‑driven process controls, and continuous improvement practices to ensure defect reduction, process stability, customer satisfaction, and sustained operational performance. Drive capability to design, develop, and implement robust process controls.

• Lead integrated quality and process control systems at the Mankato facility for RISE Siding and Trim.
• Build a high‑performing team, deploy Certain Teed's Quality Management System (QMS), and ensure stable, capable processes that consistently deliver high‑quality, sustainable building products.
• Establish robust process risk management and control strategies, including ownership of PFMEA, control plans, and NPD quality integration to manage variability from recycled composite materials.
• Develop and advance the Quality & Process Control roadmap.
• Build, lead, and develop a unified team of Quality Technicians and Process Technicians.
• Establish clear roles, standard work, and accountability across both functions.
• Implement daily management systems (tier meetings, KPI tracking, escalation).
• Drive a culture of quality at the source and strong process ownership.
• Support capacity expansion and growth initiatives with strong Quality & Process discipline.
• Implement and standardize Certain Teed QMS at the plant level.
• Ensure robust controls across incoming raw materials, in‑process parameters, and final product validation and testing.
• Lead internal and external audits and enforce disciplined CAPA processes.
• Ensure documentation and system alignment across production, engineering, and quality.
• Lead development and sustainment of Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and control plans aligned to critical process characteristics.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Production, Engineering, and R&D to identify and mitigate process risks, translate PFMEA outputs into actionable controls, ensure control plans are actively used on the floor, and drive continuous updates based on process changes.
• Own process control systems using Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Process capability improvement.
• Reduce variation in composite formulations and manufacturing processes.
• Improve yield and throughput, scrap and rework, and process consistency and reliability.
• Partner with Engineering on long‑term process capability improvements.
• Lead structured problem solving (DMAIC, 8D) for chronic and acute issues.
• Reduce customer complaints and internal defects.
• Translate field performance into process and product improvements.
• Establish and manage KPIs including First Pass Yield, Scrap Rate, Customer Claims, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
• Lead quality and process control integration for New Product Development.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or an equivalent discipline.
• 5+ years of experience within a quality manufacturing organization.
• 2+ years of experience managing, developing, and coaching direct reports.
• Preferred:
  Lean and/or Six Sigma certification, ASQ certification, ISO Internal Auditor certification.
• Preferred: 2–3 years of experience utilizing SPC data sets to create control charts, perform CPK adjustments, and lead improvement projects within a manufacturing environment.

Base pay range: $102,000 to $158,000 per year (varying by region, experience, and other factors). Eligibility for an annual bonus; target bonus 13% of base salary.

• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
  • Live Well Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality
  • 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
  • Company‑provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short‑Term Disability
  • Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
  • Group Legal
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Auto and Home Insurance
  • Pet Insurance and Discounts
  • Back‑up Child & Elder Care
  • Perk Spot Employee Discount Program

Saint‑Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint‑Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.