Corporate Quality Assurance Manager

Insight Global; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Corporate Quality Manager to lead quality assurance initiatives in the coal and coke sector. In this pivotal role, you will manage quality programs, ensuring that product quality meets customer expectations while driving continuous improvement. You'll oversee plant Quality Managers, coordinate with clients, and implement rigorous quality audits. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on quality practices across the organization, with a competitive salary and performance-based bonus. If you are passionate about quality management and ready to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• 10+ years in steel, coal mining, or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of quality management standards.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality programs and lead plant Quality Managers.
• Coordinate with customers to resolve quality issues.
• Implement quality audits and analyze data for improvements.

Skills

ISO 9000

ASTM standards

SPC

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication skills

Education

BS in Chemistry

BS in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Platforms

Job description

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Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

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Position: Corporate Quality Manager

Location: Lisle, IL. Hybrid + ~25% travel

Duration: Permanent / Direct Hire

Annual Salary Expectation: $150-175k range based on experience. Plus a 15% annual performance- based bonus)

Start Date: 2-3 weeks after offer (ideally early June)

Requirements:

• BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• 10+ years in the steel, coal mining, coal processing/testing or related industry
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9000, ASTM standards, SPC, Six Sigma, and proven track record in improving quality programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Platforms, knowledge of metallurgical coal and coke, and foundry coke
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage tight deadlines, and demonstrate professionalism and a dedicated work ethic.

Day-to-Day:

In this role, you'll manage quality programs, ensuring product quality meets customer expectations. You'll lead plant Quality Managers, coordinate with customers to resolve quality issues, and facilitate regular meetings. Your day-to-day tasks include implementing quality audits, analyzing data to drive continuous improvement, and overseeing laboratory compliance. You'll also identify training needs, develop quality procedures, and ensure third-party labs adhere to ASTM standards. Essentially, you'll act as the corporate gatekeeper for all coal and coke quality-related matters, driving excellence in quality practices across the organization.

• Quality Management & Improvement:
• Manage the corporate SCE plan with VP Commercial Operations to enhance product quality and reduce costs.
• Lead and develop plant Quality Managers for optimal coal blend and coke quality.
• Implement quality audits, corrective action systems, and support all quality-related processes and procedures.
• Customer Coordination & Compliance:
• Resolve coal and coke quality issues with customers and facilitate regular customer meetings.
• Monitor coke quality per customer contract parameters and ensure third-party labs adhere to ASTM standards.
• Archive and analyze coal and coke quality data for future optimization.
• Utilize SPC to monitor and improve processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives based on quality metrics.
• Training & Development:
• Identify training needs for Operations & Maintenance on quality matters.
• Coordinate staff to develop comprehensive quality procedures and work instructions.
• Oversight & Reporting:
• Oversee laboratory scorecard, audits, and compliance.
• Act as the corporate gatekeeper for all coal and coke quality issues, ensuring material contamination prevention and leading root cause investigations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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