Quality Lab Manager - QC Lead, CI & SAP

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

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.