Quality Manager
GAF
At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
**Job Summary**
Liquid-Applied Coating Business -- Management of ASTM / FFU Compliance testing planning and execution, Quality System management, Participation in product and process improvement projects, Support new product and new raw material development via quality planning.
**Essential Duties**
+ Quality System Management and Plant SupportLiquid Applied Coatings – Quality Systems. Development and Maintenance, QSBP/PDC support, ISO-9001 QMS support.Specification management of Finished Product, In-Process, Raw Material specifications.QSBP Test Frequency Matrix.Test Method Development.Quality Manual Development and Maintenance.
+ Compliance AssuranceEnsure consistent ASTM / FFU compliance of all liquid applied coating products through periodic validation testing.Maintain Compliance Monitoring Dashboards.Lead Compliance Troubleshooting Projects with Operations, R&D, and Purchasing.Coordinate Competitive product ASTM / FFU benchmark testing and analysis.Validate currently approved systems for ASTM / FFU compliance.Coordinate ASTM / FFU testing in support of development trials.Perform field forensics to address non-warrantied installations, address pre-claim concerns, evaluate field installation problems, provide testing for pre-job installations, and provide Sales support.
+ Support Product Improvement & New Product DevelopmentCoordinate ASTM / FFU testing in support of development trials.Product performance analysis.Collaborate with R&D on formulation improvement & development.Participate in and support Design of Experiments (DoE) / Multi-Variable Testing (MVT) related to PI and NPD.Support planning and review of plant trials.
+ Variation ReductionMonitor Plant Process Capability measures for Key Process Variables.Work with the applicable Operations staff to identify Best Practices, develop recommendations regarding preferred equipment, controls methodologies, and administrative controls.Plan and coordinate the execution, data analysis, reporting and recommendations regarding variation reduction projects including Design of Experiments (DoE) / Multi-Variable Testing (MVT).
**Qualifications Required**
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Engineering, Chemistry, Science, or Math
+ Minimum 2 years of experience in management function
**Qualifications Preferred**
+ Hands-on experience in a physical properties test lab operation and development of lab test procedures
+ Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, especially roofing
+ Excellent interpersonal skills.
+ Strong attention to detail.
+ Ability to multitask.
+ Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
+ Ability to work as a team player.
**Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
+ Advanced knowledge and experience with the design & application of new quality systems.
+ Advanced data analysis knowledge using Excel (pivot charts and tables).
+ Intermediate knowledge of Minitab and Tableau a plus.
+ Intermediate knowledge of polymer physics, chemistry, coating & calendaring equipment.
+ Intermediate knowledge of statistical process control methodologies.
+ Intermediate knowledge of multivariable analysis (DOE & MVT).
+ Intermediate knowledge of quality & safety tools and practices.
**How We Protect What Matters Most:**
1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.
Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.
GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.
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