Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager

Compagnie de Saint-Gobain

Louisville, KY

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AS 9100, Analysis Skills, Climate Change, Continuous Improvement, Cookies, Corporate Compliance, Customer Relations, Czech Language, Danish Language, Diversity, Energy Efficiency, Engineering, English Language, Finance, Finnish Language, Green Construction, Healthcare, IP (Internet Protocol), Instrumentation, Italian Language, JavaScript, Latin Language, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Online Advertising, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operations Management, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Polish Language, Prescription Drugs, Process Capability, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Quality Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Romanian Language, Safety/Work Safety, Targeted Advertising, Technical Leadership, Ukrainian Language, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Web Browsers
LOCATION
Louisville, KY
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Posting date : 05/11/2026 Image Reference : USA13732

Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager United States, Kentucky, LOUISVILLE Permanent / Regular Technical Production On site

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Why do we need you ?

The Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager (internally referred to as: Operational Excellence Manager) plays a critical role in driving a culture of continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and quality excellence within our Louisville, KY facility. This role leads the development, implementation, and oversight of the sites Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) programs, ensuring full compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.

The position provides strategic leadership to the Quality Department and related technical functions, aligning people, processes, and performance with business objectives.

As a key member of the leadership team, the Operational Excellence Manager maintains and enhances the plants AS9100 Quality Management System, oversees EHS program execution, and champions World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodologies to strengthen process capability and overall operational performance. This position collaborates closely with cross‑functional partners, customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to promote customer focus, mitigate risk, and advance continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

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Education

  • Bachelors degree in a Science or Engineering discipline (Required)
  • Masters degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related field (Preferred)

Work Experience

  • A minimum of one year of experience in personnel management, technology implementation, and project management (Required)
  • A minimum of 2 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience (Preferred)

Technical & Practical Knowledge

  • Thorough understanding of engineering principles, theories, and practical application (Required)
  • Experience maintaining or improving Quality Management Systems, ideally AS9100
  • Knowledge of EHS compliance requirements and related regulatory expectations
  • Familiarity with process improvement methodologies, including WCM, lean, or continuous improvement tools
  • Capability to support prototype‑to‑production transitions and ensure manufacturability

Certifications

  • Green Belt Certification (Preferred)
  • WCM / Continuous Improvement Certification (Preferred)

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At Saint-Gobain, 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.

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Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the states Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.

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We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

  • Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
  • Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off, and Employee Assistance Program
  • Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
  • Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
  • LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle

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Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. They can be found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications. They provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change.

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