Quality Leader

Lubrizol Corporation; Lewisville (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) match

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid holidays and vacation

Flexible work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Employee engagement programs

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation in Lewisville, TX is seeking a Quality Leader to drive quality excellence across the site, leading QC, QA, and QMS activities. The role requires coordinating with cross-functional teams, managing CAPA, MOC, and audits, and ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of QMS leadership in manufacturing, including cGMP exposure and ISO 9001 training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• 5+ years of QMS leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years leading teams and cross-functional organizations.
• Experience in a cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• ISO 9001 training and practical audit experience.
• Experience collaborating with R&D, manufacturing, and customers on quality matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and QMS activities for the Lewisville site.
• Guide SWP quality activities aligned with business objectives and deliverables.
• Provide leadership and development to QC/QA personnel.
• Manage departmental operating expenses while driving continuous improvement.
• Lead quality audits, CAPA, MOC, and product disposition processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
• Develop and continuously improve the site's QMS to meet requirements.
• Oversee internal and external audit programs and corrective actions.
• Serve as primary quality representative during audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Quality leadership

Team management

QMS knowledge

Auditing

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Job description

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.

Your Work Environment

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
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
• 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
• Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com

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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.