Regional Quality Manager
About the job
- Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy and/or Material Sciences.
- 7–10 years of progressive quality management experience in a coil coating setting and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Black Belt certification is required within 24 months of assuming the position.
- Professional demeanor.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of management.
- Ability to quickly learn new tasks.
- Flexibility to balance priorities.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Willingness to work in a plant environment.
- Ability to travel up to 50% with limited notice.
- Develop and execute actionable plans and priorities for the Eastern region with the Regional General Manager, Vice President of Manufacturing, and Vice President of Quality & Technical Service.
- Ensure adherence to quality control plans with parameters developed according to customer demands.
- Drive compliance with process quality assurance protocols.
- Evaluate and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure new technology is successfully implemented and adopted.
- Identify opportunities to assist customers and provide value-added services.
- Partner with corporate resources to ensure ISO procedures are implemented and followed.
- Participate in regional trials and ensure critical-to-quality factors are addressed before production runs.
- Ensure corrective actions are effective and assist plants in identifying quality improvement initiatives.
- Develop and train plant quality teams and technical service staff; establish standard work for each position, identify competency gaps, and provide training or resources to address them.
- Direct technical service representatives, ensuring claims are handled promptly, appropriate corrective actions are implemented, and representatives partner with plants to resolve problems.
- Evaluate and implement best practices across the region.
- Identify opportunities for kaizen events and lead or oversee their effective implementation.
- Identify systemic regional problems, specify related projects, and follow up to measure progress.
- Review claims recommended for denial to ensure the research is complete and accurate.
- Master’s degree in Metallurgy and/or Material Sciences.
- Black Belt certification is strongly preferred, although it is required within 24 months of assuming the position.
About the company
Precoat Metals (now part of AZZ Incorporated) provides metal coating services, especially coil coating, as part of AZZ’s broader focus on protecting steel and extending infrastructure life. Its products include coated steel coils, which are made by applying protective coatings (paints, finishes) to rolled steel coils and curing them for use in construction and industrial applications. AZZ also offers hot-dip galvanizing and related protective coatings for infrastructure, combining coating and galvanizing to prevent corrosion. The company differentiates itself through a growth-driven path powered by acquisitions, a broad North American footprint, and a specific focus on metal coatings and galvanizing for critical infrastructure, rather than general metal services. Its goal is to be a leading provider of metal coatings and galvanizing solutions for critical infrastructure across industries and regions.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Fort Worth, Texas
Founded
1956
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What believers are saying
- FY2026 Precoat EBITDA reached $176.2 million with a 19.8% margin.
- Washington, Missouri reached about 40% utilization in Q4 FY2026 and turned profitable.
- AZZ said 75% of Washington capacity was committed through take-or-pay contracts in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Kaiser Aluminum sued Precoat Mezzanine on May 1, 2026 over contract and warranty breaches.
- FY2026 Precoat sales fell 2.3% as construction, HVAC, and transportation weakened.
- A failed Washington ramp or customer dispute would crush the growth story by 2028.
What makes Precoat Metals unique
- AZZ Precoat Metals was the #1 independent U.S. coil coater in 2026.
- It operated 14 plants and 17 coating lines across steel and aluminum coils.
- Washington, Missouri opened in 2026, adding aluminum coatings and beverage-end-market capacity.
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AZZ Inc. reported record second-quarter sales of $486.9 million, up 16.7% from a year earlier, and raised its fiscal year 2027 guidance. The Fort Worth-based provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions posted results for the quarter ended August 31, 2026. Operating income rose 22.4% to $83.8 million. Adjusted net income climbed 28.1% to $60.1 million, while net income fell 34.6% to $58.5 million because the prior year included a gain from the sale of AVAIL's Electrical Products Group. Metal Coatings sales rose 22.9% to $233.5 million, and Precoat Metals sales rose 11.5% to $253.4 million. Cash flow from operations rose 76.1% to $102.8 million. AZZ bought Seattle Galvanizing for $57.5 million and repurchased $20 million of stock. It also paid down $15 million of debt.
AZZ Inc., a North American provider of hot-dip galvanising and coil coating solutions, has appointed Rhonda Davenport as chief human resources officer, effective 3 August 2026. Davenport brings over 20 years of human resources leadership experience across financial services, technology, consumer services, and nonprofit organisations. She most recently served as chief people officer for Cain Watters & Associates, where she led human resources for the organisation and its portfolio companies. In her new role, Davenport will oversee AZZ's human resources strategy, including talent acquisition, leadership development, employee engagement, and culture initiatives across the company's operations. Her experience includes senior HR leadership positions at Unisys Corporation, Speed Commerce, Sirius XM, Freeman Company, and Kohl's Department Stores.
/PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions in North America, today announced that...
Press Releases AZZ Inc. announces acquisition of Seattle Galvanizing Company, Inc. Strategic Multi-Site Acquisition Establishes AZZ's First Metal Coatings Presence in the Pacific Northwest FORT WORTH, Texas, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions in North America, today announced that it has acquired 100% of the equity in Seattle Galvanizing Company Inc. ("Seattle Galvanizing"), a multi-site, privately held provider of both hot-dip and spin galvanizing solutions headquartered in Arlington, Washington. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. AZZ expects the acquisition to be accretive to earnings within the first year of operation. AZZ will operate the newly acquired locations under the name AZZ Galvanizing - Seattle LLC. The business will be integrated into AZZ Metal Coatings' existing network of hot-dip galvanizing and spin plants, increasing its total galvanizing network to 43 sites in North America. The acquisition expands AZZ Metal Coatings' geographic footprint into the Pacific Northwest, establishing a platform to serve both hot-dip and spin galvanizing customers across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Western Montana, and Alaska from two Seattle-area locations. The state-of-the-art hot-dip galvanizing location features a 45-foot kettle - the largest in the Pacific Northwest - enabling AZZ to process larger and more complex steel structures, and a recently completed 38,000-square-foot spin galvanizing location that was purpose-built to coat small to medium-sized metal components. Hadi Mirzai, President of Seattle Galvanizing, commented, "We are proud of the rich history of Seattle Galvanizing as the Northwest's largest galvanizer and its service to our loyal customers and amazing employees. We are excited to partner with AZZ to continue this legacy for decades to come." Todd Bella, President of AZZ Metal Coatings, commented, "We are pleased to welcome Seattle Galvanizing's employees and customers to AZZ. This acquisition is strategically important because it establishes AZZ's first direct presence in the Pacific Northwest, an attractive region supported by favorable infrastructure, industrial and construction demand. Seattle Galvanizing has built a strong reputation for quality, service and technical capability, and we look forward to building upon that foundation while continuing to deliver uninterrupted, industry-leading service to their customers." About Seattle Galvanizing, LLC Founded in 1962, Seattle Galvanizing provides hot-dip and spin galvanizing to customers located in the Pacific Northwest. Featuring a spinning operation and a 45-foot kettle, Seattle Galvanizing has the capacity to process over 50,000 tons of steel every year and provides quick turnaround times and excellent customer service. Chinook Capital Advisors represented Seattle Galvanizing throughout the transaction. About AZZ Inc. Founded in 1956, AZZ Inc. is the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions to a broad range of end-markets in North America. Collectively, AZZ's business segments provide sustainable, unmatched metal coating solutions that enhance the longevity and appearance of buildings, products and infrastructure that are essential to everyday life. Safe Harbor Statement Certain statements herein about its expectations of future events or results constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may," "could," "should," "expects," "plans," "will," "might," "would," "projects," "currently," "intends," "outlook," "forecasts," "targets," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial, and economic data and management's views and assumptions regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and investors must recognize that actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and are subject to risks that could cause them to differ materially from actual results. Certain factors could affect the outcome of the matters described herein. This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, changes in customer demand for its manufactured solutions, including demand by the construction market; infrastructure; transportation; HVAC & appliance; container; and the metal coatings end markets. AZZ Inc. could also experience additional production costs, including increases due to inflation, in labor costs, components and raw materials including zinc and natural gas, which are used in its hot-dip galvanizing process and paint used in its coil coating process; supply chain vendor delays; delays in additional acquisition opportunities; an increase in its debt leverage and/or interest rates on its debt, of which a significant portion is tied to variable interest rates; availability of experienced management and employees to implement AZZ's growth strategy; a downturn in market conditions in any industry relating to the manufactured solutions that AZZ Inc. provide; economic volatility, including a prolonged economic downturn or macroeconomic conditions such as inflation or changes in the political stability in the United States or Canada; tariffs, acts of war or terrorism inside the United States or abroad; and other changes in economic and financial conditions. AZZ has provided additional information regarding risks associated with the business, including in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors, in AZZ's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026, and other filings with the SEC, available for viewing on AZZ's website at www.azz.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.You are urged to consider these factors carefully when evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These statements are based on information as of the date hereof and AZZ assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Company Contact: David Nark, Chief Marketing, Communications, and Investor Relations Officer AZZ Inc. (817) 810-0095 www.azz.com Investor Contact: Sandy Martin / Phillip Kupper Three Part Advisors (214) 616-2207 or (817) 368-2556 www.threepa.com SOURCE AZZ Inc.
AZZ Inc reported record first-quarter sales of $448.5 million, up 6.3% year-over-year, driven by 12.3% growth in Metal Coatings. The company posted adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.85, up 3.9% from the prior year. The manufacturer announced a 20% increase to its quarterly dividend, raising it from $0.20 to $0.24 per share. Operating income improved to $77 million, representing 17.2% of sales. AZZ commissioned a new large kettle in North Texas, effectively doubling capacity at its Crowley facility. The company's Washington, Missouri plant is ramping up as planned. For fiscal 2027, AZZ expects sales between $1.8 billion and $1.85 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $375 million to $415 million. The Infrastructure Solutions segment faced challenges, with adjusted EBITDA dropping to a $0.8 million loss from $7.6 million profit in the prior year.