Enterprise Quality Leader, Multi-Site Chem Manufacturing

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided if appl

Job summary

Ascent Industries Co. is seeking a Business Quality Leader to oversee the Enterprise Quality organization across our manufacturing network.

The role focuses on converting quality issues and customer feedback into enterprise priorities and measurable improvements, leading teams across sites with a culture of analytical excellence and disciplined problem-solving. The successful candidate will bring 10+ years of multi-site leadership in specialty chemicals, strong technical judgment, and a proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering or closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive quality leadership in specialty chemicals, polymers, surfactants, emulsions, lubricants, or related environments.
• Experience leading quality across multiple chemical manufacturing sites and driving improvements.
• Proven track record delivering measurable financial value through enterprise quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and prioritize the Quality Improvement Project Portfolio across sites.
• Provide leadership to Site Quality Managers and QA Manager.
• Drive cross-site quality performance by benchmarking and sharing best practices across sites.
• Improve First-Time-In-Spec performance and product consistency across networks.
• Strengthen analytical methods, labs, and measurement reliability across sites.
• Ensure change management for significant raw-material, supplier, formulation, and process changes.
• Oversee root-cause investigations and corrective actions with rigor.
• Identify investments in analytical capability, quality systems, and training.

Skills

Quality leadership

Cross-site leadership

Analytical excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Ascent Industries Co. is seeking a Business Quality Leader to oversee the Enterprise Quality organization across our manufacturing network.

The role focuses on converting quality issues and customer feedback into enterprise priorities and measurable improvements, leading teams across sites with a culture of analytical excellence and disciplined problem-solving. The successful candidate will bring 10+ years of multi-site leadership in specialty chemicals, strong technical judgment, and a proven