UFP Industries
Quality Manager – Deckorators (Buffalo, NY)
UFP Industries, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266
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.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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.
Why Deckorators Buffalo?
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.
Compensation & Benefit Information Salary Pay Range:
$90,000 - $110,000 annually, dependent on experience.
Benefits Currently Offered To Our Employees
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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Quality Assurance
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Quality Manager – Deckorators (Buffalo, NY)
role at
UFP Industries
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.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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.
Why Deckorators Buffalo?
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.
Compensation & Benefit Information Salary Pay Range:
$90,000 - $110,000 annually, dependent on experience.
Benefits Currently Offered To Our Employees
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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Quality Assurance
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