Technician Plant Quality Lab

Advanced Drainage Systems•New Miami, OH

About The Position

The Plant Quality Lab Technician is responsible for laboratory quality evaluations of pipe and for implementing quality methods and protocols in accordance with Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS), industry standards, and customer requirements at a specific plant. The role requires leadership and close collaboration with the plant management team. The technician reports directly to the Plant Manager for day-to-day plant responsibilities, and the Plant Manager conducts the annual review. The position requires flexibility to work 40 or more hours per week, including weekends as required, and to work various shifts if needed. Responsibilities include implementing and training employees on quality standards; reviewing product and inventory; monitoring handling, sampling, inspections, and instrument calibration; facilitating certifications and training; addressing quality issues and corrective actions; communicating with central laboratories and plant personnel; preparing required certification and compliance documentation; and responding to field complaints, including customer visits and complaint-sample evaluations. ADS describes itself as a manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, with a focus on sustainability, innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. The company reports operating approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers and recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually.

Requirements

Associate degree; a two-year associate degree is the stated minimum requirement.
Leadership skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong time-management skills.
Mathematics skills.
Intermediate computer skills, including the MS Office Suite.
Proven facilitation and team-building skills.
Mechanical and process aptitude.
Flexibility to work 40 or more hours per week and weekends as required.
Flexibility to work various shifts if needed.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of related manufacturing or quality experience.

Responsibilities

Implement and provide training on company, AASHTO, ASTM, and CSA quality standards.
Review product from all production lines and inventory daily, including product made since the previous day.
Establish communication and follow-up between the Plant Manager and Production Manager.
Monitor proper product handling by employees, including damage prevention and appropriate storage.
Facilitate DST/LO certifications and administer the quality portions of training certifications.
Maintain the schedule and proper calibration of quality measurement instruments.
Monitor incoming resin sampling procedures for compliance with requirements.
Monitor the retain sample program and review correlation issues with the LO.
Issue corrective action as necessary.
Administer Training Academy courses.
Communicate with Central Labs and resource personnel about quality-related issues.
Ensure Wired Plant compliance through training and follow-up, and document persistent issues for the plant management team.
Facilitate monthly quality training for Line Operators, DSTs, Loaders, and Material Handlers.
Monitor inspections of resale products to ensure compliance with requirements.
Generate certification and compliance letters as required.
Respond to field complaints and visit customer locations.
Understand and practice ADS Core Values.
Evaluate complaint samples if received.