Quality Manager

Atlas Web Technologies ® – a Division of Atlas Roofing Corporation – focuses on the development and manufacture of state-of-the-art substrate product solutions for the building, construction, lamination, and original equipment management (OEM) industries. The solutions are derived from the three primary technologies: recycled paper, coated non-wovens, and hybrids of these base technologies. Atlas Web Technologies ® products are suitable for everything from packaging to roofing underlayments, buildings to automobiles, furniture table pads to lamination.

Atlas Roofing Corporation, a privately owned company, established in 1982, is an international and multi-divisional manufacturer of roofing, sheathing, facer, and insulation product solutions.

Atlas Web Technologies ® is seeking a Quality Manager for the Sylacauga, AL facility.

This position Is responsible for driving continuous improvement efforts through standardized work and analysis of manufacturing processes to improve cost, grow productivity, and reduce quality-related issues for our customers. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure a safe work environment through strict adherence to Atlas’ safety policies and procedures. Drive continuous improvement in the areas of safety and housekeeping. Know and communicate safety message with focus on developing zero injury culture.
• Lead, direct, manage and counsel Quality Technicians to insure the products produced in the facility meet the required specifications.
• Recruit, interview and select staff that have the right technical abilities and skills. Ensure workforce is trained in respective job duties.
• Support concurrent engineering efforts by participating in product development projects.
• Responsible for the testing of raw materials (Latex, glasmat, etc.) and all finished products. Also including disposal of any waste or defective products.
• Responsible for insuring the audit of production processes at each line operator station and the input of computer data. This includes the input of downtime data as well as the input of Raw Material Receivers for the Purchasing System.
• Ensure required records, permits, and reports are maintained and prepared according to guidelines established by local, state and federal agencies.
• Responsible for processing and analyzing material claims and customer complaints.
• Wide variety of supplier and customer reports.
• Responsible for all Quality Lab equipment, calibrations and processes.
• Participate in the development, understanding, and review of all position Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s)
• Maintains contact with company personnel at all levels including Hourly, Management, Sales, Customers, and Vendors.
• Overnight travel to customers and suppliers as necessary.
• Supervise all Quality Technicians.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in related field from a 4-year college or university preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in quality or safety manufacturing environment.
• Professional safety certification highly desirable.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, includes MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including fluency in English required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, government regulations; and present information and effectively communicate with groups of managers, customers, employees and/or general public.
• Training and group presentation experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across plant and functional organizations.
• Provides relevant and timely information in a clear manner.
• Self-motivated with ability to prioritize goals and objectives with minimal supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to work an average of 40 hours per week. Extended hours required as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 8 hours.
• Must be able to frequently push, pull, grip, reach, feel, squat, and bend.
• Must be able to occasionally climb and descend stairs safely.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must be willing and able to work on powered equipment (for example a lift truck or other heavy equipment).

COMPENSATION:

Atlas Roofing Corporation offers a competitive compensation and vacation/holiday package as well as a comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D/LTD insurance, 401k and Medical & Dependent Care Spending Accounts.

Atlas Roofing Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

No calls or agencies please.

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