Quality & CI Manager

Company Overview

Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG) is a premier provider of commercial doors, frames, and architectural hardware solutions serving customers across North America. UDHG supports a wide range of construction and architectural projects, delivering specialized expertise, professional installation, and reliable service to commercial, institutional, and multi-family markets.

As part of Foundation Building Materials (FBM), a leading construction materials distribution company, UDHG operates within a broader organization that combines scale, specialty expertise, and a customer-first mindset.  Together, FBM and UDHG’s 8,000+ team members are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and employee development.  Following the recent acquisition of FBM by Lowe’s, the organization continues to invest in strong, forward-thinking talent to support national growth, enhance customer experience, and drive long-term success across both businesses.

Position Overview

The Quality & CI Manager is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous evolution of quality systems and continuous improvement strategy across manufacturing operations. This role exercises independent judgment and discretion in establishing standards, prioritizing initiatives, and driving operational improvements that significantly impact efficiency, cost structure, and product quality.

The position serves as a key functional leader, partnering with operations and senior leadership to align quality and continuous improvement objectives with broader business goals

• Evaluate and redesign manufacturing processes to eliminate inefficiencies and optimize performance
• Establish and drive adoption of lean manufacturing principles, including 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Just-In-Time production
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and Kaizen events to enhance operational performance
• Develop organizational capabilities through training and coaching on lean and quality methodologies

• Directly supervise, coach, and develop team members, including performance management and hiring recommendations
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Design and optimize production workflows to improve throughput and reduce cycle time
• Balance workloads across production lines to enhance efficiency
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across materials, labor, and overhead
• Own performance measurement and reporting of cost reduction initiatives, ensuring alignment with financial objectives

• Develop and implement quality assurance plans, procedures, and standards
• Define product and process quality specifications
• Oversee quality control systems, including inspection protocols and testing methodologies
• Utilize statistical methods and quality tools to detect, analyze, and resolve defects

• Lead root cause analysis efforts and approve corrective and preventive action plans
• Implement and monitor corrective actions to address quality issues
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, test results, and corrective actions

• Monitor and analyze production and quality metrics to ensure performance targets are met
• Prepare and present reports on quality trends and operational performance to leadership
• Lead internal and external quality audits to ensure compliance and continuous improvement

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies
• Support and participate in internal and external audits and assessments

• Perform other duties as assigned to support manufacturing and corporate objectives

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, or a related field
• Proven experience in lean manufacturing and quality assurance within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of lean methodologies and quality control tools
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong communication and training skills

• Base: $130,000 - $150,000 per year
• Total Compensation (Base + Bonus): The successful candidate could reasonably expect a Total Compensation Package in the range of $130,000 - $165,000
• Equity: This role is not eligible for equity opportunities, awards or grants

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans with leading national providers
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company Provided Basic Life and Accident Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage
• Legal Insurance Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) plan with generous company match

Equal Opportunity Employer

Unified Door and Hardware Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to help them perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources at Talent@myfbm.com.

Posting Period

This job will be posted for at least 5 days, starting on the initial post date reflected above.