This position leads all Quality Management systems and Process Improvement initiatives at our Louisville manufacturing facilities. The role focuses on driving operational excellence through lean methodologies, quality management systems, and a culture of continuous improvement. Limited involvement with other locations nationwide; minimal travel required.
Responsibilities
- Manage and develop the Quality team.
- Lead and facilitate weekly Quality meetings with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Drive process improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing floor, including time studies, value stream mapping, and Kaizen events.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System.
- Implement and maintain visual management systems on the manufacturing floor (5S, performance boards, standard work displays).
- Develop, update, and ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all manufacturing operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments (Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Safety) to achieve specific improvement objectives.
- Analyze quality metrics and KPIs to identify trends and drive corrective/preventive actions.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement in quality initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in quality management and process improvement.
- Proven supervisory or management experience.
- Experience with quality standards such as ISO 9000 and TS(IATF) 16949.
- Deep knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques (Kaizen, 5S, SMED, TPM, Value Stream Mapping)
- Six Sigma methodology and statistical process control.
- Quality engineering methods and inspection techniques.
- Process development, documentation, and implementation expertise.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and quality management software.
- Strong team building and leadership capabilities across all organizational levels.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strategic thinking with tactical execution abilities.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Close attention to detail with a quality-oriented mindset.
- Experience fostering and working within high-performance team environments.
- Discipline and accountability in procedure implementation and adherence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Work is performed in both an office setting and a warehouse/distribution environment. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and move about the warehouse floor for extended periods; to communicate verbally and in writing; and to use hands to handle materials, equipment, and computers. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The warehouse environment includes exposure to moving powered industrial equipment (e.g., forklifts), elevated noise levels, and seasonal temperature variations. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in designated areas. This position oversees 2nd shift operations and may require evening hours and schedule flexibility to support business needs.
M-D Building Products has been a trusted name in American construction for over 106 years. Founded in 1920, we have spent more than a century designing, manufacturing, and distributing the products that builders, contractors, and homeowners depend on to get the job done right. What started as a focused commitment to quality weatherstripping has grown into one of the most recognized and respected product portfolios in the construction industry.
We are proud to be an American manufacturer. Every product bearing the M-D name is made right here in the United States, with production facilities in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, our home and headquarters, as well as Louisville, Kentucky, and Gainesville and Brooklet, Georgia. Our facilities are home to skilled, dedicated teams who bring the same pride and craftsmanship to every product they make.
At M-D, we don't just compete in our categories, we lead them. Our products are industry leaders or strong contenders for industry leadership across every line we carry. That standard of excellence isn't accidental. It is the result of more than a century of listening to our customers, investing in our people, and refusing to settle for good enough. The people of M-D are guided by five core values that define how we work, how we treat one another, and how we show up for our customers every day.
Integrity~ Honesty doesn't need a policy. We do the right thing when nobody is looking.
Vision~ Tomorrow's success is taken by the steps we take today.
Commitment~ Every day, we are accountable to each other and our customers.
Communication~ We listen with intent, communicate with clarity, and speak up for what's right.
Stewardship~ We serve to promote one another, create opportunities, and provide customer delight.
When you join M-D Building Products, you join a company that has stood the test of time. Not by standing still, but by continuously evolving, improving, and investing in the people who make everything possible. We believe every individual has the potential to make a meaningful impact, and we cultivate a culture that recognizes and develops that potential. If you are eager to learn, motivated to grow, and interested in building a career at M-D, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits
M-D Building Products, Inc offers a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, On-Site Clinic, Voluntary Life Insurance, Lab Card Program, Group Term Life & AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 401(K) with Company Match, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Education & Development, Mental Wellness (Employee Assistance Program), and Voluntary Benefits including Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
M-D Building Products, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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