Director of Quality

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 Director of Quality for the Meridian, Mississippi facility.

Director of Quality Position Summary

The Director of Quality ensures that the organization's products and services are in compliance with the company's quality requirements, in addition to complying with customer and regulatory requirements for quality, safety, and reliability.
Quality initiatives include assurance of testing of raw materials, in-process and finished products for all Web Technologies facilities.
The Director of Quality will work with plants on continuous process and product improvements and establish and maintain division quality system.

Director of Quality Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the design, configuration, integration, implementation and documentation of standardized quality and process control systems for the division.
• Assist with the standardization of system design, hardware and software for supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA).
• Define, establish and set operational guidelines, reporting requirements and standards for instrumentation and control systems for quality metrics.
• Responsible for maintaining up to date and accurate manufacturing specifications and raw material specifications.
• Monitor and track performance utilizing key performance indicators.
  Investigate operational problems and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with procedures that promote safety and comply with all safety procedures and regulations.
• Assist Quality Managers with claims investigations, thorough root cause analysis and the development of corrective action plans.
• Identify, assess, prioritize and manage quality and process improvement opportunities.
• Ensure that all improvement initiatives are measured and reported accurately by developing key performance indicators to track progress with regular updates to management.
• Coach and train employees on lean principles and methodologies when needed.
• Assist in developing capital expense plans and help manage projects that support continuous improvement and asset enhancements.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers and suppliers.
  Must respond to (and quickly resolve) product quality issues with finished goods and/or raw materials.
• Will involve travel to plant sites (up to 50%).

Director of Quality Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of, and ability to work with, software including Minitab, SQL Databases, Excel, BI Publisher, Data Historian, Ignition or other SQL data reporting tools.
  Knowledge of PLC tags, DCS, Microsoft Windows and file/folder structure.
• The ability to understand continuous processes and how to relate and apply the use of Statistical Process Control to controlling the Quality and improve the operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement techniques and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for user support via phone, email or with remote desktop management software.
• Strong interpersonal skills needed to manage and collaborate with internal and external resources.
• Strong analytical skills for process development, administration and documentation.
• Strong creative problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and a high level of numeracy.
• Strong team skills, with an ability to collaborate with, motivate and influence others.
• Flexibility and an ability to compromise
• Ability and willingness to accept responsibility, manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently and make sound decisions.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential and proprietary information responsibly and with discretion and professionalism.

Director of Quality Other Skills & Abilities (including computer, language, mathematical, and analytical skills required)

• Understanding of, and ability to work with, software including Minitab, Excel, Data Historian, Ignition and other SQL data reporting tools.
• The Ability to understand continuous processes and how to relate and apply the use of Statistical Process Control to controlling the Quality and improve the operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement techniques and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for user support via phone, email or with remote desktop management software
• Strong interpersonal skills are needed to manage and collaborate with internal and external resources.
• Strong analytical skills for process development, administration and documentation
• Strong creative problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and a high level of numeracy
• Strong team skills, with an ability to collaborate with, motivate and influence others.
• Flexibility and an ability to compromise.
• Ability and willingness to accept responsibility, manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently and make sound decisions.
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to manage confidential and proprietary information responsibly and with discretion and professionalism.

Director of Quality Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position will have one direct report, which is the CI Manager for the paper division.
  However, this position will also indirectly supervise others, internal and external to Atlas, in the areas of reports, process data mining and SCADA design, implementation and Quality management.

Director of Quality Education, Licenses & Certifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree is required.
• The candidate must have a strong Technical and Statistical background.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control and Continuous Improvement is preferred.

Total Compensation

• Atlas Roofing Corporation offers 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.