Quality Lab Manager - Lead CI & Compliance

Sun Chemical; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Short/Long-term disability

401(k) + match

Life insurance

Job summary

Sun Chemical, a DIC Group member, seeks a Quality Manager for the Kankakee, IL site within the Quality Control / Laboratory department. This leadership role oversees the laboratory, quality programs, and continuous improvement initiatives, driving product quality and customer satisfaction.

The candidate will manage testing, COAs, data analysis, and supplier/material controls while mentoring staff and ensuring safety and ISO standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Quality, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–7 years in manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience.
• Experience with quality systems, SPC, and continuous improvement.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality control and laboratory activities, incl. testing and batch approvals.
• Analyze quality data to ensure compliance with standards.
• Investigate quality issues and customer complaints; implement corrective actions.
• Maintain quality procedures, COAs, records.
• Lead continuous improvement using SPC tools.
• Collaborate with Production, Technical, Sales, and Customer Service.
• Supervise and develop laboratory staff.
• Ensure safety and ISO calibration compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Quality/Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sun Chemical, a DIC Group member, seeks a Quality Manager for the Kankakee, IL site within the Quality Control / Laboratory department. This leadership role oversees the laboratory, quality programs, and continuous improvement initiatives, driving product quality and customer satisfaction.

The candidate will manage testing, COAs, data analysis, and supplier/material controls while mentoring staff and ensuring safety and ISO standards are met.