Plant Quality Assurance Specialist

Advanced Drainage Systems • Wooster, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, dedicated to sustainability and innovation. The company operates a vast manufacturing and distribution network, delivering high-quality products across multiple industries and recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. ADS fosters a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact. Joining ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development globally, with approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers. The company promotes a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. ADS values diverse perspectives, recognizing their role in driving better ideas, processes, and performance, and builds its workplace on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience in a related field
• Able to work weekends or off shifts as needed
• Willingness to travel (up to 10%)
• Strong understanding of quality control and assurance principles
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, especially plastics
• Effective leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong time management and work ethic
• Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis abilities
• Ability to train and communicate effectively across teams

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor lab and plant quality systems in alignment with ADS Quality System
• Conduct lab sample testing and provide feedback (approx. 40% of weekly duties)
• Support and facilitate internal and external audits
• Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) projects, dedicating ~5 hours weekly
• Follow up on Corrective Actions (CAs) and ensure timely resolution
• Conduct quality training and promote a culture of quality across the plant
• Perform regular inspections and ensure compliance through line and yard walks
• Oversee resin sampling procedures and instrument calibration
• Generate compliance documentation and respond to field complaints as needed

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans
• Telemedicine (with medical plan)
• High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Virtual physical therapy
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs
• Retirement 401k program with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan (voluntary)
• Financial wellness planning
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Basic life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&AD)
• Adoption financial reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children)
• Voluntary identity theft and fraud protection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees