The Plant Quality Manager is responsible for implementing and executing inspection, testing, and evaluation methods to ensure that our products adhere to quality standards. This role directs the investigation of problem batches to discern the root cause and develop sustainable solutions. They actively participate in quality continuous improvement efforts. The Plant Quality Manager leads the introduction and implementation of new formulas, technology, quality tools, manufacturing processes, and training.
Additional Information:
1st Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
5% Travel
This position is also eligible for bonus and long-term incentive compensation awards based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans.
Job duties include contact with other employees and access to confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.
Ensure quality procedures and standards are followed and met
Manage and develop the quality team
Partner with Operations Manager to implement, standardize, and support quality work practices and procedures
Partner with Manufacturing Quality and Technology to identify priorities, develop effective quality tools, and solve quality problems
Partner with Regional Technical Director on quality improvement, complaint resolution, and introduction of new formulas into manufacturing
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality results and meet or exceed quality standards
Manage new formula introduction
Minimum Requirements:
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
Must have a bachelor's degree or higher or have at least four (4) years of work experience in quality control/assurance or R&D
Must have at least five (5) years of work experience in R&D, product development, quality control/assurance or operations
Must have prior work experience with Quality testing and Quality systems management (such as ISO 9001, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:
Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams
Have a Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, etc.)
Have a bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry or Engineering
Have previous work experience in a multi-shift operation
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