Quality Control Lead – Lab & Process Improvement

Nouryon; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nouryon is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to lead the Salisbury QC laboratory and oversee the site's quality management system. You will supervise and develop QC staff, ensure compliant laboratory operations, and drive continuous improvement across quality processes and standards.

The role partners with manufacturing, customers, and internal teams to ensure products meet quality, regulatory, and business requirements, while maintaining ISO and GMP compliance in a dynamic plant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Business, Quality, Chemistry, Mathematics).
• Experience with quality management systems in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, RC 14001, EFfCI, GMP, HALAL, KOSHER, and SAP.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Statistical Quality Control and data analytics.
• Proficiency with Excel and Minitab or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily QC laboratory operations including testing raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Supervise and develop QC technicians and analysts with training and performance management.
• Maintain site Quality Management Systems and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead investigations into non-conformances and CAPAs with root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Production and other functions to address quality and process issues.

Skills

Quality management

ISO 9001

Six Sigma

Statistical Quality Control

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Minitab

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

SAP QM

MES systems

Job description

Nouryon is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to lead the Salisbury QC laboratory and oversee the site's quality management system. You will supervise and develop QC staff, ensure compliant laboratory operations, and drive continuous improvement across quality processes and standards.

The role partners with manufacturing, customers, and internal teams to ensure products meet quality, regulatory, and business requirements, while maintaining ISO and GMP compliance in a dynamic plant environment.