Plant Quality Assurance Specialist

Overview

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities

The Quality Specialist is responsible for implementing quality methods and protocol in accordance with ADS Quality System. The Quality Specialist is also responsible for driving Continuous Improvement on companywide initiatives as well as plant specific programs as they arise. The Quality Specialist reports directly to the Quality Process Manager and has a dotted line to Plant Manager.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain Quality Assurance (Lab Quality) portion of ADS Quality System so that requirements are being met. Lab sample testing and correlation feedback to LO constitutes 40% of work week.
• Monitor the Quality Control (Plant Quality) portion of the ADS Quality System
• Facilitate external audits of home plant and external audits of support plants as necessary
• Complete Continuous Improvement projects agreed upon by Quality Process Manager with appropriate deliverables targeting 5 hours per week on CI projects.
• Assist with Internal Quality Audits and ensure posting of Corrective Actions (CA) within the designated timeline
• Complete CA follow up with audited plants on monthly basis
• Regular involvement and support with home plant on CI projects.
• Assist support plants with a minimum of one Continuous Improvement project per year
• Ensure Wired Plant compliance through training, follow-up and documentation to plant management team if issues persist
• Facilitate required quality training at home plant and provide support training to audit plants
• Instill and impose a Quality culture at all levels of the plant
• Regular inspection through Line and Yard walks to ensure compliance with ADS Quality System
• Monitor incoming resin sampling procedures to ensure compliance with ADS Quality System
• Maintain schedule and proper calibration of quality measurement instruments
• Generate certification and compliance letters as required
• Respond to field complaints/visit customer locations as required

Job Skills:

• Understanding of quality control/assurance principles
• Knowledge of manufacturing and plastics processing
• Ability to work with corporate, plant, sales and outside agency personnel
• Strong leadership and problem solving skills
• Critical thinking and good decision-making skills
• Strong work ethic and time management skills
• Willing to travel (20%)
• Available to work weekends and off shifts as necessary
• Strong troubleshooting skills and root cause analysis
• Ability to perform effective hands on training within the manufacturing/QC process.

 Educational Requirements:

• 2 year degree minimum or equivalent work experience

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Company Benefits:

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

 Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

*100% paid by ADS.

Why Join ADS?

Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.

Inclusive and Creative Work Culture: ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.

Innovative & Sustainability Focused: Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.

Learn More: https://www.adspipe.com/about-us

EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.