Quality Leader

Lubrizol Corporation; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) match

Health Savings Account

Paid holidays, vacation, and parental

Flexible work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation in Lewisville, TX is seeking a Quality Leader to drive QC, QA, and QMS across the site. You will lead audits, CAPA, MOC, and continuous improvement, mentor teams, and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and commercial teams to elevate product quality and operational excellence. The role emphasizes leadership, data-driven quality management, and delivering sustainable improvements in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 5+ years of QMS leadership in manufacturing.
• 5+ years of leadership in cross-functional teams.
• Experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• ISO 9001 training and practical application is preferred.
• Experience leading internal and external audit programs.
• Collaborative work with R&D, manufacturing, and customers on quality matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead QC, QA, and QMS activities for the Lewisville site.
• Guide SWP quality activities aligned with business objectives.
• Provide leadership to QC/QA personnel and develop teams.
• Manage departmental operating expenses and drive improvements.
• Ensure timely, compliant quality activities and CAPA/MOC actions.
• Lead investigations and root cause analyses for quality issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
• Develop and maintain the site's QMS and manage audits.

Skills

Quality leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Auditing experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP quality processes

LIMS

QMS

Job description

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Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the transportation, industrial application, and consumer markets through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact- on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Location: Lewisville, TX
Travel: Minimal, as required
Job Type: Full-Time; On-site

How You'll Make an Impact

As a Quality Leader, you'll play a critical role in driving quality excellence across the Lewisville site by leading all Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), and Quality Management System (QMS) activities. You will serve as the site's quality champion, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and business requirements while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and quality ownership. In this role, you will:

• Lead all Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Quality Management System activities for the Lewisville site.
• Ensure all Standard Work Process (SWP) quality activities are aligned with business objectives, priorities, and deliverables.
• Provide leadership and direction to QC and QA personnel while building organizational capability through coaching, mentoring, and development.
• Manage departmental operating expenses while driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Ensure quality-related activities are executed effectively, compliantly, and in a timely manner.
• Champion Nonconforming Product, Product Disposition, Management of Change (MOC), and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes.
• Lead investigations, root cause analyses, risk assessments, and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
• Collaborate with corporate, commercial, supply chain, customer experience, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System to meet customer, regulatory, certification, and business requirements.
• Manage internal and external audit programs, ensuring corrective actions are implemented, verified, and sustained.
• Serve as the primary quality representative during customer audits, certification audits, regulatory inspections, and corporate assessments.
• Manage external certifications, registrations, and interactions with regulatory and certification bodies.
• Lead quality and continuous improvement programs utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, risk management, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Establish, monitor, and improve key quality metrics and performance indicators.
• Analyze quality trends and drive actions to improve product quality, customer satisfaction, complaint reduction, and process performance.
• Lead Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support laboratory operations, SAP quality processes, data integrity, and quality system compliance.
• Ensure all systems, procedures, and controls support customer requirements, certification standards, regulatory compliance, and business objectives.
• Act as the site's Voice of the Customer champion by promoting customer-focused quality initiatives.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a related field.
• 5+ years of Quality Management System (QMS) leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing and developing teams and cross-functional organizations.
• Experience working within a cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• ISO 9001 training and practical application experience.
• Experience leading internal and external audit programs.
• Experience collaborating with R&D, manufacturing, commercial teams, and customers on quality-related matters.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward

• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.
• Experience within the cosmetics, personal care, or specialty chemical manufacturing industry.

At Lubrizol, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where employees can contribute to operational excellence while developing professionally. Depending on the needs of the role, your work environment may include:

• Leading quality, laboratory, and quality management system activities within a manufacturing environment.
• Frequent collaboration with production, supply chain, customer experience, commercial, R&D, and corporate quality teams.
• Routine use of quality systems, SAP, LIMS, and business reporting tools.
• Managing customer audits, certification audits, regulatory inspections, and corporate assessments.
• Analyzing quality data, performance metrics, trends, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Providing leadership, coaching, mentoring, and development to quality professionals and cross-functional teams.
• Participating in manufacturing and laboratory operations while ensuring compliance with applicable quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

We continuously invest in our people, processes, and facilities to support safety, productivity, innovation, and professional growth. If you require reasonable accommodation throughout the application or employment process, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science.

Delivered by You.

For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions-from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems -are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.

We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world -brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.

Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.

We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
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