Plant Quality Assurance Specialist - Military veterans preferred

2025-07-19
Advanced Drainage Systems
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Calhoun
Kentucky
42327
United States

Advanced Drainage Systems

EEO Statement:

Advanced Drainage Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Plant Quality Assurance Specialist

US-KY-Calhoun

Job ID: 2025-19594
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Quality and CI
Advanced Drainage Systems

Overview

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.



Responsibilities

The Quality Specialist is responsible for implementing quality methods and protocol in accordance with ADS Quality System. The Quality Specialist is also responsible for driving Continuous Improvement on companywide initiatives as well as plant specific programs as they arise. The Quality Specialist reports directly to the Quality Process Manager and has a dotted line to Plant Manager.

 

Primary Job Responsibilities:

  • Maintain Quality Assurance (Lab Quality) portion of ADS Quality System so that requirements are being met. Lab sample testing and correlation feedback to LO constitutes 40% of work week.
  • Monitor the Quality Control (Plant Quality) portion of the ADS Quality System
  • Facilitate external audits of home plant and external audits of support plants as necessary
  • Complete Continuous Improvement projects agreed upon by Quality Process Manager with appropriate deliverables targeting 5 hours per week on CI projects.
  • Assist with Internal Quality Audits and ensure posting of Corrective Actions (CA) within the designated timeline
  • Complete CA follow up with audited plants on monthly basis
  • Regular involvement and support with home plant on CI projects.
  • Assist support plants with a minimum of one Continuous Improvement project per year
  • Ensure Wired Plant compliance through training, follow-up and documentation to plant management team if issues persist
  • Facilitate required quality training at home plant and provide support training to audit plants
  • Instill and impose a Quality culture at all levels of the plant
  • Regular inspection through Line and Yard walks to ensure compliance with ADS Quality System
  • Monitor incoming resin sampling procedures to ensure compliance with ADS Quality System
  • Maintain schedule and proper calibration of quality measurement instruments
  • Generate certification and compliance letters as required
  • Respond to field complaints/visit customer locations as required

Job Skills:

  • Understanding of quality control/assurance principles
  • Knowledge of manufacturing and plastics processing
  • Ability to work with corporate, plant, sales and outside agency personnel
  • Strong leadership and problem solving skills
  • Critical thinking and good decision-making skills
  • Strong work ethic and time management skills
  • Willing to travel (20%)
  • Available to work weekends and off shifts as necessary
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and root cause analysis
  • Ability to perform effective hands on training within the manufacturing/QC process.

 Educational Requirements:

  • 2 year degree minimum or equivalent work experience

#LI-CH1

#LI-Onsite



Leadership Competencies



EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.


EEO StatementADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

PI275729498

 

Save This Job

Email This Job to a Friend

More Jobs For Veterans...