Quality Manager
J.M. Huber · Gordon, GA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $97k–$126k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 26 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management quality role at J.M. Huber (chemicals) in Gordon, GA. Promote 5S and housekeeping in QC labs.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- 5S, SPC, ISO 9001
- Base pay
- $97k–$126k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Georgia: typical posted base $99k–$126k. This one lists $97k–$126k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 29 quality engineer openings in Georgia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Georgia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 28 other live quality postings in Georgia.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 48%
- Supplier quality 28%
- FMEA 24%
- New product launch 24%
- ✓ Team leadership 24%
- Six Sigma 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
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This plant: J.M. Huber in Gordon
2 other open roles at this site.
- Quality Technician · Quality · Technician
- Production Supervisor · Production · Supervisor
Full description from J.M. HuberAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
The Quality Manager owns product quality strategy and customer satisfaction across GCC operations, driving consistent product performance and continuous improvement.
This position coordinates mining, production, and quality analysis through mine planning, in-process statistical analysis, and finished product conformance. The role partners with Geology, Corporate QMS, Operations, Customer Service, Sales, and other functions to optimize product quality.
This role applies technical expertise to improve tools, methods, and work processes; resolve complex cross-functional issues; and influence adoption of improved practices.
Responsibilities
- ◆Supervise Quality personnel.
- ◆Specify, acquire, and maintain testing equipment.
- ◆Manage lab purchasing and supply inventory.
- ◆Resolve assigned customer complaints within 30 days.
- ◆Serve as liaison between plants and customers on quality issues.
- ◆Maintain plant SOPs and annual review cadence.
- ◆Recommend quality system improvements.
- ◆Maintain QMS effectiveness and standardization.
- ◆Communicate quality objectives, trends, and results.
- ◆Support ISO 9001 certification and surveillance audits.
- ◆Plan and participate in internal and customer.
- ◆Develop QC personnel for coverage and succession.
- ◆Coordinate raw material and specification approvals with Technology.
requirements
into plant objectives.
Total Rewards
J.M. Huber Corporation complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.
Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as an applicant's skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.
Quality Manager
[$96,900.00 - $125,800.00]
Huber also offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package as detailed on the Huber Benefits Hub
Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.
J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required
United States Georgia Macon
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Portfolio Business : Huber Engineered Materials
J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.
Principal Accountabilities
- •Monitor QC test accuracy and report timely results to Operations.
- •Lead quality meetings and communicate trends, raw material changes, contamination, and customer feedback.
- •Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve customer issues and support product trials.
- •Promote SPC use and train personnel to respond to process changes.
- •Monitor raw material shifts and notify plant management.
- •Develop employee capability through training, coaching, and cross-training.
- •Maintain product specifications and customer information in the central database.
- •Ensure required ISO training is completed.
- •Maintain accessibility and open communication with plant employees.
- •Promote 5S and housekeeping in QC labs.
- •Participate in quality initiatives across Huber facilities.
- •Communicate effectively with customers, contractors, and employees at all levels.
- •Perform other assigned accountabilities.
Major Challenges
- •Delivering products that meet customer needs while operating within budgetary constraints.
- •Responding to customer concerns and complaints promptly, professionally, and effectively.
- •Developing capable, motivated QC staff.
- •Driving continuous QMS improvement.
- •Mitigating interruptions in QC support for Operations.
Competencies
- •5–10 years of mineral processing or light manufacturing experience.
- •Technical training in chemistry, engineering, mathematics, or related field.
- •Associate or bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
- •Understanding of feedstock, processing, packaging, shipping, and customer service.
- •Knowledge of plant operations and mineral processing.
- •Experience with laboratory testing equipment.
- •Knowledge of customer preferences and expectations.
Other Key Competencies
- •Manage competing objectives, projects, and activities.
- •Listen effectively and resolve customer and employee concerns.
- •Motivate others through goals, expectations, development, and coaching.
- •Oversee procedure reviews, ISO updates, audits, and audit communication.
- •Use word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- •Align QMS activities with current ISO 9001 standards.
- •Translate ISO 9001