Quality and R&D SupervisorSaint-Gobain

At Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction, and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group's commitment is guided by its purpose, "Making the World a Better Home."

The Quality and R&D Supervisor will lead quality assurance and research & development initiatives for thermal, acoustical, and fireproofing materials within the Thermal & Acoustical Solutions (TAS) business unit. This role ensures product integrity, compliance with industry standards, and drives innovation to support business growth and sustainability objectives.

Essential Functions

• Quality Management
  • Oversee implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) at the plant level.
  • Ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Manage corrective actions, non-conformance investigations, and root cause analysis.
  • Monitor quality performance metrics and lead initiatives to reduce defects and improve yield.
• Technical Support & Documentation
  • Provide technical support for manufacturing scale-up and quality assurance.
  • Ensure products meet quality standards by monitoring, testing, and improving processes.
  • Document research findings, test results, and technical reports.
  • Present findings to internal stakeholders and at industry conferences.
• Product Innovation & Development
  • Design and develop new TAS products for commercial applications.
  • Improve existing product lines through value engineering and performance optimization.
  • Conduct lab testing and field trials to validate product performance.
• Research & Analysis
  • Perform competitive analysis and market research to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Use advanced material characterization techniques to establish structure-property relationships.
  • Stay updated on industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Project Management
  • Manage multiple projects from concept to commercialization.
  • Identify quality issues, recommend solutions, and maintain documentation to ensure compliance.
  • Develop project timelines, allocate resources, and track progress.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Operations, and Marketing.
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Work closely with suppliers, external labs, and industry partners.
  • Communicate quality and R&D updates to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Facilitate communication between Quality, R&D, Operations, Sales, and Customer Service teams.
• People Leadership
  • Coach, train, and develop direct reports to achieve business goals and to foster career development and organizational succession plans.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field (required)
• Master's degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred)

Professional Experience

• 5+ years of R&D experience working with thermal, acoustic, or fire-proofing materials
• 5+ years of hands-on laboratory experience supporting product development, testing, and analysis
• • Includes materials testing, formulation, or quality control in a lab environment
• 2+ years of supervisory or people-leadership experience

Technical & Functional Expertise

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• • Fully proficient and able to develop documentation, training materials, and presentations in both languages
  • Able to translate technical documents from English to Spanish
• Strong proficiency in laboratory testing methods and analytical tools
• Solid working knowledge of ISO and GMP requirements, with the ability to interpret and implement standards within plant systems
• Demonstrated experience performing risk analysis (e.g., FMEA, FTA, Risk Ranking/Filtering)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong project management capabilities, including cross-functional coordination
• Ability to lead, manage, and motivate teams, both through direct and matrix management
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word
• Awareness of emerging technologies and how they can improve operational efficiency

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Materials Professional (CMP)
• WCM or Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent)
• ASQ certifications (CQE, CQM, CQA)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or related field required.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish required.
• Proficiency in lab testing methods and analytical tools.
• Strong knowledge of ISO and GMP requirements and relevant industry standard practices is required. Must have the ability to interpret these regulations to ensure proper implementation in the plant's systems.
• Must have experience in performing risk analysis (e.g. FMEA, FTA, Risk Ranking/Filtering).
• Excellent analytical / problem-solving, project management, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
• Awareness of emerging technologies to advance our operational efficiencies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word required.
• Must be able to lead, manage, and motivate a team through direct management or matrix management.
• Strong project management skills.