Quality Assurance Manager

Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The QUIKRETE® Companies is seeking a motivated individual to join their team at their state-of-the-art Engineering & Technical Center in Johns Creek, Georgia. As a Quality Assurance Manager, you will lead efforts ensuring their products consistently meet Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) performance standards - from raw material qualification through finished product development, while supporting their manufacturing facilities, sales teams, and customers. As a senior member of the Quality Assurance team, you’ll lead and support initiatives that impact product quality, consistency, and cost across their operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline.
An advanced degree or commensurate training and experience with six sigma and lean.
Experience with manufacturing and formulation of cement, concrete, mortars, or other cement-based construction materials, adhesives, or other polymer-based construction materials preferred.
10+ years’ experience in Quality Assurance or related area.
2+ years’ experience managing QA Engineers and Technicians.
Strong problem-solving ability using logic and reasoning to evaluate solutions.
Ability to prioritize work based on business impact and manage multiple responsibilities.
Comfortable working cross-functionally with diverse teams.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Must have soft skills necessary to influence without formal authority.
Ability to manage longer-term projects alongside routine responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Utilize process and quality data and statistics to identify improvement opportunities.
Evaluate product issues using RCA and CAPA to correct and prevent future issues.
Establish quality specifications and QC protocols.
Evaluate finished product QC & QA test results to ensure compliance with internal and external specifications.
Design and oversee laboratory experiments to qualify new raw materials and suppliers.
Optimize plant formulations for performance and cost efficiency.
Support manufacturing plants through troubleshooting, QC training, and formula management.
Lead manufacturing quality audits.
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure product integrity from raw material sourcing through shipment.
Champion a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Demonstrates proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Maintains a positive attitude in fast-paced environments and adapts readily to change.
Exhibits strong initiative and a willingness to support team goals.
Reliable team player with initiative and a drive to overachieve.