Mgr Quality Lab

Sun Chemical Corporation; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Sun Chemical Corporation in Kankakee, IL is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Control Laboratory and oversee quality programs ensuring products meet specifications. You will manage lab operations, drive continuous improvement, resolve customer complaints, and lead a team in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 5-7 years of manufacturing experience, and at least 3 years of supervisory experience, with SAP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Chemistry, Quality, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with quality systems, SPC methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality control and laboratory activities to ensure product quality and compliance.
• Analyze quality data and product specs to verify conformance to standards.
• Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and rejected batches; implement corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve quality procedures, records, and COAs.
• Drive continuous improvement using quality management and SPC tools.
• Monitor materials and processes to identify and resolve quality concerns.
• Ensure compliance with ISO calibration requirements and company standards.
• Generate quality reports and support SAP-based processes and training.
• Collaborate with Production, Technical, Sales, and Customer Service teams.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate laboratory personnel.
• Promote a safe work environment and enforce safety requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Quality/Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries.Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website atwww.sunchemical.com or connect with us onLinkedIn orTwitter

Quality Manager

Location: Kankakee, IL
Department: Quality Control / Laboratory
Reports To: Manufacturing Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The Quality Manager leads the Quality Control Laboratory and oversees quality programs to ensure products consistently meet company and customer specifications. This role is responsible for laboratory operations, product quality, continuous improvement initiatives, customer complaint resolution, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all quality control and laboratory activities, including testing, batch approvals, and quality documentation.
• Analyze quality data and product specifications to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Investigate product quality issues, customer complaints, and rejected batches; implement corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve quality procedures, records, and Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using quality management and statistical process control (SPC) tools.
• Monitor raw materials and manufacturing processes to proactively identify and resolve quality concerns.
• Ensure compliance with ISO calibration requirements and company quality standards.
• Generate quality reports and support quality-related SAP processes and training.
• Collaborate with Production, Technical, Sales, and Customer Service teams to support product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate laboratory personnel.
• Promote and enforce a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety requirements.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Chemistry, Quality, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with ink quality control and formulation preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with quality systems, SPC methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• SAP experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.

This position offers the opportunity to lead quality initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and play a critical role in delivering high-quality products and customer satisfaction.

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market‑competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Note: The base pay range listed is a good‑faith estimate of what Sun Chemical may offer to new hires for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), relevant experience, education, certifications, and alignment with the minimum job qualifications. Additional considerations may include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity within Sun Chemical.