Westlake · 3 hours ago
Quality Manager - U.S. & Mexico
American Canyon, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$155K/yr - $162K/yr
7+ years expWestlake is a company that oversees concrete building product manufacturing. The Quality Manager is responsible for driving the quality management system and ensuring all products meet internal and external standards while leading quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
ChemicalManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) across multiple US and Mexico manufacturing sites for concrete building products
Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines
Lead, train, and mentor site quality teams to ensure consistent application of quality processes and methodologies
Conduct regular audits of manufacturing processes, raw materials, and finished products
Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, drive root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues and support new product introduction
Champion continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to enhance product quality and operational efficiency
Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality concerns, complaints, and audits
Prepare and present regular reports on quality performance, risks, and improvement activities to senior management
Foster a culture of quality, integrity, and accountability in line with Westlake’s Code of Conduct and values
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical field is required
In-depth knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001 or similar), statistical process control, and root cause analysis
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in quality management within the building materials or concrete products industry
Experience managing quality systems across multiple manufacturing sites, including international locations (preferably US and Mexico)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities
Demonstrated leadership, team-building, and project management skills
Preferred
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) by ASQ
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Benefits
A full range of medical and other benefits
Company
Westlake
Westlake is a manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and building products. It is a sub-organization of Westlake Chemical Partners.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2B2025-11-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2017-01-07Post Ipo Equity
2004-08-11IPO
Leadership Team
Albert Chao
Chief Executive Officer
Jean-Marc Gilson
President and CEO
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