QUALITY MANAGER - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES

QUALITY MANAGER - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES

US $100-120,000 Excellent Blue-Chip Benefits

Massachusetts, USA - Relocation Assistance for US Citizens only. Ideal for Candidates with connections to the MA, USA area

Our client is a global multinational specialising in chemical-based materials and technologies for application within a wide range of industries and processes serving both B2B and B2C. It prides itself on leading edge, innovative and sustainable R & D when it comes to product development, world class operational excellence and the highest levels of health and safety for its employees and customers.

The Role:

* Collaborate with all functions to insure adherence to quality work processes:

* Manage QC from sample preparation to QC testing to data integrity in ERP.

* Maintain ISO / AS9100 compliance

* Handle NCMR /CEI process (non-conforming product and customer complaints/concerns)

* Oversee Customer Audits

* Work with other Plants Quality Managers driving improvement and standardization on all processes.

* Support Operational excellence programs, direct activities and manage site project management process.

EH&S Leadership:

* Lead a safety culture by example and engagement with the quality and operations staff.

* Ensure safety requirements are understood and adhered to in the laboratory.

ISO 9001 / AS9100:

* Manage the plant Quality Management System and ensure compliance with quality standards.

* Serve as site representative for internal, external and customer audits.

* Lead and coach the Quality team in successful audit execution.

* Participate as a member of the Corporate Audit Team

QC Laboratory

* Manage QC Lab & Quality Associates

* Ensure equipment is calibrated and records documented.

* Develop and maintain strategy for QC equipment reliability and testing capabilities.

* Manage Non-Conforming material process and support inventory control, including slow moving and expired material maintenance.

Customers/Suppliers:

* Serve as Customer Quality contact for audits, CI initiatives, etc.

* Drive for excellence in Corrective Action/Preventative Action (CAPA) responses.

* Support customer requests as needed from a QA perspective (Certificate of Analysis C of A) issues, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Requests, Customer Complaint resolution (CEI)

* Own Processes for Customer specific needs (AS9100, QAKE, GMP, PPAP, PFMEA, PCD)

* Coordinate with site buyer to resolve incoming raw material concerns and ensure satisfactory resolution.

Process / Continuous Improvement:

* Serve on the Plant Leadership Team as the plant's overall quality leader / Lean Leader.

* Identify, monitor, and drive improvement in KPI's associated with customer quality

* Help lead, develop, and sustain a Continuous Improvement (CI) Environment including management of the Project Management process.

* Foster and mentor use of various RCA at all levels of the site

The Ideal Person:

* BSc degree in engineering, chemistry or related field

* 5 more years of experience in a Quality leadership role in a manufacturing environment

* Solid knowledge of statistic / Six sigma (Control Charting, SPC, Cpk, Cp, St, Dev, etc.);

* Green Belt or Black Belt certified preferred.

* Knowledge and understanding of ISO9001 requirements, AS9100 and IATF 16949 preferred

* Demonstrate strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

* Computer skills in Minitab, Query, Microsoft Office - SAP experience preferred.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills. Good organizational skills