Industrial Recyclers, LLC is a leading plastics recycler headquartered in Sidney, Ohio, operating multiple processing facilities across Ohio and Indiana. We process post-industrial and post-consumer plastics — including regrind, blends, and specialty material streams — into high-quality recycled resin sold to manufacturers across North America. We are in an active growth phase, building the systems, certifications, and talent required to scale. The Quality Manager role is a critical leadership hire as we build our ISO 9001-compliant quality management system from the ground up. This person will not inherit a finished system — they will build one. Job Overview The Quality Manager owns the entire quality function at Industrial Recyclers. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for building, staffing, and operating a quality organization that covers the full material journey — from incoming raw material through final packaged product. The Quality Manager leads a team of 5-6 direct reports and works cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and the executive team to drive measurable quality outcomes across all IR facilities. This role is ideal for a builder — someone who thrives in a structured-but-growing environment, is comfortable creating systems where few exist, and brings the organizational skills and technical depth to lead a quality organization through

ISO 9001

certification and beyond. Core Responsibilities Quality Management System (QMS) Own, build, and sustain IR's ISO 9001-compliant Quality Management System across all facilities Lead IR through

ISO 9001

certification — gap assessment, documentation, internal audits, and registrar audit Maintain the Quality Manual, procedures, work instructions, and controlled document library Own the internal audit program — schedule, execute, and close findings Team Leadership Develop, and lead a team of 5-6 Quality Technicians / Specialists across IR facilities Build a culture of quality ownership on the production floor — quality is everyone's job, not just QC's Set clear expectations, KPIs, and development plans for each direct report Be present across facilities — this is not a behind-the-desk role Non-Conformance & Corrective Action Own the NCR process end-to-end: initiation, containment, root cause analysis, corrective action, verification Drive 8D, 5 Why or equivalent root cause methodology for recurring issues Ensure all customer complaints receive a timely, documented response Maintain corrective action tracking and trend analysis Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Engineering on process capability studies and equipment-related quality issues Work with Operations to eliminate quality-related production delays without sacrificing standards Collaborate with the centralized Maintenance team on equipment calibration and PM scheduling as it relates to quality Support the executive team with quality data for customer presentations, audits, and the company's exit readiness initiatives Qualifications Required

ISO 9001

Experience:

Demonstrated experience working within, implementing, or maintaining an

ISO 9001 QMS.

Familiarity with the standard's structure, documentation requirements, and audit process is required.

Quality Leadership:

3+ years leading a quality organization or quality team, with direct report responsibility. Experience building or significantly growing a quality function is strongly preferred. Plastics /

Materials Experience:

Background in plastics manufacturing, recycling, compounding, or extrusion. Must be able to credibly engage with technical discussions about material properties, contamination, and process controls.

Organizational Skills:

This role requires managing multiple quality domains across multiple facilities simultaneously. Must be able to build systems, maintain documentation, and execute structured processes with discipline.

Builder Mentality:

IR is building its quality organization from the ground up. The right candidate is energized by that, not intimidated by it. Must be comfortable creating structure where little exists.

Communication:

Must be able to communicate clearly across all levels — production floor technicians, department managers, and executive leadership. Written and verbal clarity required. Preferred

ISO 9001

Lead Auditor certification Background in recycled resin, post-industrial, or post-consumer materials Familiarity with extrusion operations, MFI testing, contamination analysis, or sieve testing Experience supporting a company through a quality certification for the first time CQM, CQE, or equivalent ASQ certification

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person