Quality Lab Manager: Lead QC & Continuous Improvement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Merit increases

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) + match

Life insurance

Job summary

Sun Chemical in Kankakee, IL, seeks a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Control Laboratory, oversee programs, and drive continuous improvement. This exempt onsite role manages laboratory operations, product quality, and continuous improvement initiatives while leading a small team.

Responsibilities include directing testing, batch approvals, data analysis, investigations of quality issues and customer complaints, maintaining COAs, and ensuring ISO calibration standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent in chemistry/quality/engineering or related field.
• 5-7 years in manufacturing/industrial quality environment.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience.
• Experience with quality systems, SPC, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead QC laboratory operations and testing to ensure product quality.
• Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and rejected batches with corrective actions.
• Maintain COAs and ensure ISO calibration and quality standards compliance.
• Support SAP processes and train staff across departments.
• Collaborate with Production, Technical, Sales and Customer Service teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sun Chemical in Kankakee, IL, seeks a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Control Laboratory, oversee programs, and drive continuous improvement. This exempt onsite role manages laboratory operations, product quality, and continuous improvement initiatives while leading a small team.

Responsibilities include directing testing, batch approvals, data analysis, investigations of quality issues and customer complaints, maintaining COAs, and ensuring ISO calibration standards.