Jobs at Associated Materials Innovations

Leads industrial engineering and continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing plant. Responsibilities include Lean and Six Sigma implementation, time studies, labor standards, line balancing, capacity planning, process and material-flow optimization, operational metric analysis, dashboards, cost reduction, project management, standard work documentation, and employee training.

Leads tooling design and technical teams supporting extrusion manufacturing across multiple plants. Oversees machinists and technicians, budgets, vendors, schedules, and production coordination. Designs custom extrusion tools using CAD/CAM software, partners with production and quality teams to resolve manufacturing challenges, and improves reliability, safety, and efficiency through lean manufacturing. Supports capabilities including CNC machining, wire EDM, welding, heat treatment, 3D printing, scanning, and traditional machining.

Pack finished products, prepare and palletize cartons, inspect product quality, document production output, remove scrap, and support machine startups, shutdowns, changeovers, and cleanup. The role requires safe hand-saw use, basic measurements and math, adherence to PPE and 5S standards, and maintaining a clean work area in hot, wet, fast-paced manufacturing conditions. Physical demands include standing, repetitive movements, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Audits products and manufacturing processes, verifies product quality, identifies and reports defects or equipment concerns, records inspection data, and supports operator training. The role performs regular product and process checks, follows safety and PPE requirements, cross-trains across production-line functions, and may cover end-of-line production duties. Work occurs in a manufacturing plant with noise, variable temperatures, standing, lifting, and other physical demands.

Supervise daily manufacturing production operations, hourly employees, staffing, workflow, safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. Monitor production metrics, enforce OSHA and quality compliance, coordinate with maintenance and supply chain, manage materials and equipment uptime, and support root-cause investigations. Lead Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives while developing employees and preparing for future operations leadership.

Leads a team managing end-to-end product quality claims, warranty-related resolutions, remake orders, and field service activities. Analyzes claim trends and customer feedback, performs root cause analysis, monitors KPIs, and partners with manufacturing, quality, engineering, distribution, sales, and service teams to implement corrective actions. The role also drives continuous improvement, reduces defects and warranty costs, improves customer satisfaction, and develops claims personnel.

Operate equipment used in vinyl extrusion manufacturing, safely handle materials, inspect products and equipment for quality issues, pack and label finished goods, maintain housekeeping standards, follow safety procedures, and cross-train across production lines. The role requires dependability, teamwork, English comprehension, hand-tool use, tape-measure proficiency, flexibility, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Leads plant quality compliance, product and process improvement, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, customer quality reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. Oversees quality systems using ISO/QS/TS principles, Lean/Six Sigma methods, SPC, CpK analysis, standard work, and layered process audits. Ensures compliance with government and industry standards while improving manufacturing process capability and product quality.

Leads indirect procurement and strategic sourcing across North American facilities. Develops category strategies, consolidates fragmented spend, negotiates supplier contracts, manages supplier relationships and risk, builds cost models, conducts RFx processes, and monitors pricing, performance, compliance, and market trends. Partners cross-functionally to improve total cost of ownership, achieve savings, ensure supply continuity, and implement procurement process improvements.

Manages profitable sales of window brands across Dallas and Houston, serving distributors, national accounts, and window dealers. Responsibilities include expanding territory market share, developing new business, managing customer relationships, providing product and technical support, conducting training and presentations, monitoring competitive pricing, maintaining customer data and agreements, and reporting sales progress. This remote role requires heavy travel, including up to 70% of the workweek.

Manages profitable sales of window brands across Utah, serving distributors, national accounts, and window dealers. Builds market share and customer relationships, supports product and competitor training, provides marketing and technical assistance, manages pricing and promotions, resolves customer issues, maintains CRM and pricing records, and reports territory growth. The remote role requires extensive territory development, presentations, and travel of up to 70% of the week.

Lead plant quality and compliance, drive product/process improvements, conduct root-cause investigations and corrective actions, deploy Lean/Six Sigma and SPC/CpK tools, expand ISO/QS/TS quality systems, and ensure customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing environment.

Lead plant manufacturing operations to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost using lean methodologies (5S, SMED, TPS). Build and coach production leadership, deploy KPIs, drive SQDC improvements, reduce turnover, and deliver a strategic roadmap for sustained operational transformation.

Perform final visual and functional inspections of finished products, verify specifications using gauges and test stands, record results and non-conformances, ensure proper labeling/packaging, communicate quality issues, follow safety and SOPs, and support continuous improvement.

Audit products and processes on production lines, report quality and equipment issues, train and cross-train operators, verify product quality, perform regular checks to reduce variability, and follow safety and SOPs in a manufacturing environment.

Lead and implement continuous improvement and lean initiatives across manufacturing to reduce waste, lower costs, increase capacity, and improve quality. Coach teams, analyze processes and data, establish KPIs and standardized work, support capital justification, and drive sustainable change across the plant.

Supervise and coach production employees to meet safety, quality, and output goals. Oversee line operations as supervisor backup, run daily start-up meetings, track production and quality metrics, train and onboard staff, enforce safety audits and PPE use, fill production gaps when needed, suggest process improvements, and support recruiting and housekeeping in the assigned area.

Perform physical testing and record results per ASTM standards, maintain ISO 9001 and calibration systems, conduct random product and safety audits, manage inspection logs and NCM processes, train operators, and occasionally act as production supervisor after one year.

Supervise hourly production teams to meet safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery targets. Manage staffing, shift meetings, production schedules, KPIs (throughput, scrap, downtime, OEE), documentation, and corrective actions. Partner with maintenance, engineering, quality, and supply chain while driving continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma/5S principles.