Plant Quality Manager

Job Description

The Plant Quality Manager is responsible for implementing and executing inspection, testing, and evaluation methods to ensure that our products adhere to quality standards. This role directs the investigation of problem batches to discern the root cause and develop sustainable solutions. They actively participate in quality continuous improvement efforts. The Plant Quality Manager leads the introduction and implementation of new formulas, technology, quality tools, manufacturing processes, and training.

Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 5:00pm

10 % Travel

This position is also eligible for bonus and long‑term incentive compensation awards based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access to confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

• Ensure quality procedures and standards are followed and met
• Manage and develop the quality team
• Partner with Operations Manager to implement, standardize, and support quality work practices and procedures
• Partner with Manufacturing Quality and Technology to identify priorities, develop effective quality tools, and solve quality problems
• Partner with Regional Technical Director on quality improvement, complaint resolution, and introduction of new formulas into manufacturing
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality results and meet or exceed quality standards
• Manage new formula introduction

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must have a bachelor's degree or higher or have at least four (4) years of work experience in quality control/assurance or R&D
• Must have at least five (5) years of work experience in R&D, product development, quality control/assurance or operations
• Must have prior work experience with Quality testing and Quality systems management (such as ISO 9001, etc.)

• Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams
• Have a Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, etc.)
• Have a bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry or Engineering
• Have previous work experience in a multi‑shift operation

At Sherwin‑Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin‑Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people.

Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well‑being.

Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution.

Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities.

It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible.

At Sherwin‑Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world‑class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well‑being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at  Click on "Candidates" to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin‑Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall…