Regional Quality Manager - Military veterans preferred

Advanced Drainage Systems

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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.


Regional Quality Manager

US-OH-Findlay

Job ID: 2025-19692
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Quality and CI
Nyloplast Findlay

Overview

Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) 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

We are seeking a Regional Quality Manager (RQM) to lead and manage a team of Quality Specialists within the region.

The Regional Quality Manager (RQM) is responsible for leading/managing the team of Quality Specialists in the respective region as well as implementing quality methods and protocol in accordance with ADS standards, AASHTO, ASTM, CSA and customer requirements. This person must demonstrate excellent leadership skills and work coherently with the plant leadership teams to ensure all compliance items are maintained and foster a zero audit (both internal and external) finding culture.

 

The RQM will provide technical support to critical business issues that arise in manufacturing and shipping by utilizing the quality tools of Pareto Analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), process mapping, and others as appropriate to improve total process quality.

 

This job will require up to 50% travel to support the quality specialists (QS) in supporting and evaluating their performance and interaction with plant leadership teams

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage company, AASHTO, ASTM, and CSA quality standards.
• Lead and manage QA labs and Quality Specialists' performance.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing and shipping issues using quality tools like Pareto Analysis and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Create and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions.
• Conduct Process Capability Studies and collaborate with Plant Leadership Teams to improve reliability.
• Ensure 6S standards are maintained in quality operations.
• Participate in Kaizen Events and implement quality-related daily management.
• Travel up to 50% to support and evaluate Quality Specialists and plant leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing/quality management.
• Prior management experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Proficiency in statistics and problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Competency in MS Office and Minitab.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with calibration programs.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to work in an office setting and adapt to plant climate conditions.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work safely around plant equipment.

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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.

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