Quality Manager - United States

Location(s): Richburg, South CarolinaCompany: Guardian GlassCareer Field: Operations & ManufacturingJob Number: 195097Apply: a visible impact as the Quality Manager at Guardian Industries in Richburg, SC!We are looking for a talented quality leader who wants to influence plant performance, strengthen customer confidence, and build a culture of continuous improvement. In this role, you will lead quality assurance across products, projects, and manufacturing processes while partnering with teams throughout the plant. You will have the opportunity to turn data into action, develop people, prevent defects, and deliver measurable improvements in quality, reliability, and cycle time.Our TeamYou’ll be joining a team that is collaborative, hands on, and closely connected to operations. Engineers are empowered to challenge the status quo, lead improvements, and see their ideas implemented on the floor.As part of a growing site with significant long term investment, you’ll work alongside driven teammates in an environment that supports learning, expanded responsibility, and long term career growth.What You Will DoManage quality related issues and actively solve quality problems Partner with production and cross-functional teams to identify quality gaps and implement lasting improvementsPerform spot checks for specific projects and make recommendations for correction Monitor performance with project managers and product owners to ensure preventive and corrective actions deliver resultsDesign and continuously improve quality processes that make excellent performance easier to achieveCoach team members on quality processes, problem-solving tools, and meaningful performance metricsEvaluate and introduce quality methods and tools that improve capability and speedChampion compliance with specifications and quality standardsApply standardized tools including FMEA, Pareto Charts, and 8D Root Cause Analysis Drive knowledge sharing by capturing best practices and lessons learned Develop and support quality specialists through coaching, collaboration, and technical guidanceWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)Experience in a quality related role within a manufacturing environmentExperience using standard quality tools (8D, DMAIC, FMEA, multiple RCA techniques)  Experience leading and motivating a teamWhat Will Put You AheadA bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical fieldExperience with quality improvement techniques (Six Sigma, Lean, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen) Experience using statistical analysis to identify trends and guide decisionsExperience interacting with customersAt Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.Hiring PhilosophyAll Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.Who We AreAs a Koch company, Guardian Glass is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of float, value-added and fabricated glass products and solutions. We produce high-performance glass for architectural, residential, interior, transportation and technical glass applications. You’ll find our glass in homes, offices and cars and in some of the world’s most iconic projects.At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.Our BenefitsOur goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.Equal OpportunitiesEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).#LI-SB2