Sr. Manager - Quality Assurance and Systems

Since 2022, Associated Materials / Alside has been undergoing a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands.

If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged--they are valued--this is the place for you. At Associated Materials / Alside, your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what is possible.

SUMMARY:

The Sr. Manager - Quality Assurance and Systems is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving the systems, standards, tools, and processes that enable consistent quality performance across the organization. The role leads the evolution and effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring it serves as a core pillar of the company’s operating system while integrating proactive quality planning, structured problem-solving methodologies, process capability, measurement system effectiveness, continuous improvement principles, and disciplined project management into the Quality function. The position partners across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Product, and plant Quality teams to strengthen prevention, process control, standardization, and sustainable quality performance.

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as a core pillar of the operating system, including standardized processes, procedures, tools, metrics, and governance across manufacturing locations.
• Embed structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies into quality systems and processes to drive prevention, process control, and sustainable corrective action rather than reliance on inspection and containment.
• Establish standards and methodologies for process capability, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Measurement System Analysis (MSA), including Gage R&R, to ensure processes and measurement systems are capable and reliable.
• Integrate PFMEA, Control Plans, Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) characteristics, process capability, MSA, and lessons learned into the broader Quality Management System.
• Establish standardized quality definitions, scorecards, reporting, and data systems that proactively identify trends, risks, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Provide structured project management for strategic Quality Systems initiatives, including scope, deliverables, ownership, milestones, risks, implementation, and sustainment.
• Establish consistent systems for customer complaints, warranty, corrective actions, supplier quality, and quality escalation; ensure learnings are incorporated into applicable standards, controls, and training.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Product, Sales, and plant Quality teams to deploy effective quality systems and drive standardization across both Windows & Doors manufacturing, as well as Vinyl/Composite/Metals manufacturing locations.
• Foster a culture of prevention, customer focus, accountability, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement within the Quality function.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Business, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 8-10 years of progressive Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or Quality Systems experience.
• Quality, Lean Six Sigma, and/or project management certification preferred.
• Strong experience developing and managing Quality Management Systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies including PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA/Gage R&R, process capability (Cp/Cpk), SPC, root cause analysis, CAPA, and 5-Why.
• Working knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement principles and their application within quality systems and processes.
• Strong project management skills with experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives and system deployments.
• Demonstrated ability to translate quality requirements and methodologies into practical standards, processes, tools, and systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, and change-management skills with the ability to influence across functions and organizational levels.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations; fenestration, building products, automotive, or high-volume manufacturing experience preferred.
• High level of personal accountability and follow-through; up to 75% travel required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The atmosphere is that of a manufacturing plant and office space. The position will primarily work where moving machinery produces noise. Employees must wear Personal Protective Equipment that is issued for that location. Temperature can range from extreme cold to extreme heat. Frequent use of company communication devices are required such as a computer, phone, and other office electronics.

Associated Materials is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. We produce vinyl windows, vinyl and composite siding and accessories, and metal building products--and distribute other essential building products to ensure customers find everything they need for their exterior.

Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, more than 4,000 associates across North America support Associated Materials. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities and more than 100 Alside and over 20 Gentek supply centers across the United States and Canada. Through our unique combination of award-winning products, manufacturing and distribution operations, installation solutions, and support services, the opportunities at Associated Materials are endless!

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Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by

local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.