Alkegen

manufacturing

QualityManager

South Hill, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Quality Manager at Alkegen. Skills: quality management, process improvement, team leadership, root cause analysis, CAPA management. Leading all quality functions within a thermal engineered materials manufacturing environment. Ensuring product quality”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring product quality; drives continuous improvement in quality systems; fosters a quality culture across the plant; drive measurable quality improvements; improve process capability; improve product consistency

Industry & Context.

manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.); CAPA processes; scrap reduction; process capability analysis

Eligibility Requirements

regular presence on the production floor

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years of management or supervisory experience, 3+ years of experience in a quality role within a manufacturing environment, working knowledge of PPAP, working knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Whys, etc.), working knowledge of Control Plans, working knowledge of Process Capability (CPK/PPK), Experience managing customer complaints, Experience managing CAPA processes, Proven ability to lead teams, Proven ability to drive measurable quality improvements, communication skills with the ability to effectively engage production floor employees

Nice to Have

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field, Experience in industrial, materials, or process manufacturing environments, Familiarity with quality management systems, Familiarity with auditing processes, Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, etc.)

What You'll Do.

Leading all quality functions within a thermal engineered materials manufacturing environment

Ensuring product quality

Driving continuous improvement in quality systems

Fostering a quality culture across the plant

Lead and manage all site quality activities

Ensuring compliance with internal standards and customer requirements

Supervise and develop a team of Quality Inspectors

Oversight of incoming material inspections

Oversight of testing/calibration activities

Actively engage on the production floor to build relationships with operators and promote a positive quality culture

and update work instructions and quality documentation

Manage customer complaints

ensuring timely response

Lead root cause investigations using structured methodologies

Own and manage CAPA processes

Develop and implement scrap reduction plans

Establish and maintain Control Plans

Monitor and analyze process capability

Support and participate in PPAP processes

Track and report key quality KPIs

Ensure robust documentation and standardization of quality processes

Identify trends and proactively address systemic quality issues

Partner with operations and engineering to improve process capability and product consistency

visible presence on the plant

Build a culture of accountability

Coach operators and supervisors on quality expectations and best practices

Encourage open communication and collaboration across departments

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

working closely with operators and supervisors; Partner with operations and engineering; Encourage open communication and collaboration across departments

Communication Scope

communication skills with the ability to effectively engage production floor employees

Process & Methodology

PPAP processes

Full Job Description

## Job Requirements **Why work for us?** Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! **About the Role** The Quality Manager is responsible for leading all quality functions within a thermal engineered materials manufacturing environment. This role ensures product quality, drives continuous improvement in quality systems, and fosters a strong quality culture across the plant. This is a highly hands-on position requiring regular presence on the production floor, working closely with operators and supervisors to reinforce standards, resolve issues, and promote a proactive approach to quality. # **Key Responsibilities** * Lead and manage all site quality activities, ensuring compliance with internal standards and customer requirements * Supervise and develop a team of Quality Inspectors, including oversight of incoming material inspections and testing/calibration activities * Actively engage on the production floor to build strong relationships with operators and promote a positive quality culture * Create, maintain, and update work instructions and quality documentation to reflect current processes and improvements * Manage customer

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