Quality Manager

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, Timber Tech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and Stru Xure®.

With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

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You’re the kind of Quality Manager who excels at managing the quality control laboratory as well as the management and development of the quality technicians. Do you want to work in collaboration with the plant management team to address and solve quality issues as needed. If so this is exactly the kind of talent we need. And now, you're looking for just the right career opportunity.

Well then, take a closer look at James Hardie Building Products. As our Quality Manager based out of our Peru, IL plant, you’ll develop and implement the strategic vision and direction to improve our quality control. You’ll also work to optimize people, strategy, structure, process and culture. This truly is a position where you can determine your own career success. What’s next?

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• Oversees compliance with required testing methods and quality procedures.
• Verifies incoming raw materials (e.g., silica, cement, pulp) meet company specifications.
• Monitors in-process and finished-product testing, including mechanical and visual inspections.
• Maintains compliance with company standards, third‑party audits, and applicable industry requirements.
• Ensures accurate recordkeeping, testing databases, and specification documentation.
• Coaches technicians to drive consistent performance and professional development.
• Delivers technical training on quality systems, process control, specifications, and customer requirements.

• Analyzes quality data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Leads root cause investigations using structured problem‑solving methods.
• Presents findings and recommendations to plant leadership.
• Implements, monitors, and communicates corrective actions.
• Evaluates effectiveness and sustainability of solutions through ongoing performance tracking.

• Provides accurate quality reporting to plant leadership and corporate quality teams.
• Monitors process control, testing results, waste streams, product audits, and quality incidents.
• Coaches employees on quality systems and technical requirements through regular training.
• Maintains integrity of the quality management system, including audit readiness and compliance.
• Ensures effective quarantine and control of nonconforming material.
• Supports claims investigations with timely and accurate quality data.

• Collaborates on projects supporting operational excellence, product development, sustainability, and market growth.
• Assists with implementation of new processes, technologies, and product introductions.
• Supports qualification of new raw materials and suppliers through testing and evaluation.
• Provides technical…