Quality Chemist

CPS, Inc.; Peshtigo (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

CPS, Inc. is seeking an independent Quality Chemist to oversee its Quality Management System and drive improvements across production.

You will apply strong chemical knowledge to troubleshoot processes, perform root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions to sustain compliance with ISO 9001 and customer specs. Responsibilities include leading audits, facilitating management reviews, and training staff on documentation standards.

Qualifications

• BS degree in chemistry, engineering or related field.
• 2–5+ years in QA or QA engineering is expected.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and document control is preferred.
• Chemical manufacturing background is a plus.
• Strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System and document control.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and plant-level QMS initiatives.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee internal audits and manage corrective actions.
• Prepare for customer quality audits and regulatory inspections.
• Train staff on GMP-like practices and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with Production, R&D, and EHS on process controls.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Change control

SOP development

Documentation

Process auditing

Statistical analysis

ISO 9001

Auditing

Education

BS Degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Excel

ISO 9001

Job description

Specialty chemical manufacturer seeks an independent Quality Chemist to oversee its Quality Management System. Excellent culture, benefits, and growth opportunity.

Duties

• Maintain the business’s ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
• Evaluate procedures and process control systems and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Apply strong chemical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve process challenges.
• Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects by facilitating engagement at all levels of the organization.
• Communicate directly with managers and plant personnel to lead and spearhead QMS initiatives.
• Facilitate monthly Management Review / Quality Conscious Committee meetings.
• Optimize the Quality Management System, including the Risk Assessment Matrix.
• Develop, maintain, and improve documented procedures, Work Instructions, and technical standards.
• Train staff on GMP-like practices, documentation standards, and quality policies.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, customer specifications, and internal quality standards throughout all stages of chemical production.
• Monitor and maintain batch record integrity, including documentation of deviations, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Production, R&D, and EHS teams to evaluate process controls and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintain and improve the internal audit program.
• Oversee internal auditors through completion of corrective actions.
• Prepare for and participate in customer quality audits and regulatory inspections.
• Manage change control processes and assess the quality impact of proposed changes to materials, procedures, or equipment.
• Develop, review, and update SOPs and Work Instructions.
• Use statistical tools and Excel to analyze quality trends and support continuous improvement.
• Participate in development of plant performance metrics.
• Champion strategic goal initiatives in quality and sustainability.
• Spend time in the plants working with Operators to learn roles and responsibilities and support process improvements.
• Extended hours or weekends may be required for special projects.

Salary

$70,000 - $75,000

Benefits

M/D/V/401K

Technical Qualifications

• BS Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related science / engineering discipline
• 2-5+ years of Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering experience
• Chemical manufacturing experience preferred
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Document control
• Process auditing
• Corrective and Preventive Actions
• Root Cause Analysis
• Continuous Improvement
• Quality Management Systems
• Risk assessment
• Change control
• SOP and Work Instruction development
• Batch record review and documentation
• Deviation and investigation management
• Internal audit program experience
• Customer quality audit experience
• Regulatory inspection experience
• Statistical analysis and quality trending using Excel
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Ability to conduct group trending using Excel
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Ability to conduct group training sessions