Quality Manager – Deckorators; Buffalo, NY

Quality Manager – Deckorators (Buffalo, NY)

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Job Summary
The Quality Manager is responsible for leading the plant-wide quality function to ensure Deckorators products consistently meet internal specifications, ICC-ES requirements, and industry standards. This role oversees inspections, testing, documentation, and corrective-action activities across all stages of extrusion, cutting, assembly, packaging, and shipping.

• Establish, maintain, and enforce plant quality systems, testing requirements, and inspection standards aligned with ICC-ES and Deckorators specifications.
• Oversee quality checks throughout the manufacturing process including raw material receiving, extrusion, cutting, assembly, packaging, storage, and shipping.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, tolerances, and test criteria and ensure all operations remain within acceptable limits.
• Stop production and escape immediately upon detection of non-conformance to prevent quality escapes.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for quality issues or customer complaints.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspection results, test data, quality logs, and compliance records.
• Support Engineering and Process teams in qualification of new materials, product trials, capability studies, and continuous-improvement projects.
• Prepare and manage quality dashboards, reports, audit summaries, and compliance documentation for plant and corporate leadership.
• Train production teams on measurement techniques, quality standards, and proper documentation practices.
• Support and participate in internal audits, regulatory reviews, and corporate quality system assessments.
• Promote a strong quality culture throughout the plant, driving engagement and accountability at all levels.
• Perform other duties as required to support quality and plant performance.

• High school diploma/GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, or related technical field preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in quality assurance or manufacturing operations; extrusion or polymer experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, measurement tools, and inspection requirements.
• Ability to read blueprints, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proficient with measuring devices: tape measure to 1/32”, calipers, micrometers, gauges.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of ICC-ES requirements or ability to learn quickly.
• Experience with SPC, CAPA, root-cause analysis, or other quality tools preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Lead the quality function for the flagship Surestone extrusion facility.
• High-impact role partnering with Engineering, Process, and Operations to define quality excellence.
• Opportunity to build, refine, and scale quality systems in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment.

Salary Pay Range: $90,000 - $110,000 annually, dependent on experience.

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Quality Assurance