Open the door to a great future with a stable, growing, global Fortune 500 Lean Six Sigma chemical manufacturer in a quality management role, with advancement opportunities.
The Quality Manager is a self-driven change agent who will be the ISO leader for a liquid manufacturing plant that makes a wide range of consumer products. You will be challenged to maintain excellence in Quality Management and to foster talent in your associates to develop the talent pipeline. Expect and be willing to relocate for career advancement opportunities.
Main Responsibilities
Leads a team of 8 to ensure quality standards are implemented and sustained.
Provides technical guidance & works closely with Regional Quality, R&D, & local Manufacturing & Distribution on major new product introductions & acquisitions.
Works cooperatively with Plants, Distribution, Engineering, R&D & Regional Quality to identify root causes of quality issues & implement processes to resolve & prevent issues.
Generates & implements ideas that improve quality indicators, in line with cost, investment & service goals.
Implements Quality System & ensures raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods & distribution activities meet specifications.
Leads internal & external audits & provides training on auditing tools to associates.
Sets up & administers audit system for internal & external providers of products.
Works with Purchasing to qualify and rate local vendors of raw materials, packaging materials & finished goods.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related scientific area
7 + years quality experience in manufacturing or R&D.
3 + yrs quality experience in manufacturing or R&D with regulated consumer product manufacturer.
Immigration sponsorship not available for this role.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced technical or business degree.
Strong written & oral communication skills and experience with ERP and electronic specification systems.
Expertise in ISO 9001, GMP & in managing quality improvement projects.
Manufacturing supervisory experience & regulated production expertise.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.