Quality Leader

Syensqo; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and benefits package

Parental leave (16+ weeks)

Training platform for all employees

Well-being sessions

Job summary

Syensqo SA in Stamford, CT is seeking a Quality Leader to partner with site leadership on quality and HSE systems. You will drive continual improvement, lead problem solving, and champion changes using RCA, MOC, scorecards, and metrics to raise IMS effectiveness.

You will report on quality metrics, support annual goals, and lead audits for ISO 45001, 9001, and RC 14001, collaborating with global teams to advance a safer, cleaner operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Chemistry or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in continuous improvement and leading best-practice work processes.
• Experience with problem-solving techniques, change management, and data/metrics systems.
• Ability to lead by value and influence without direct reporting lines.
• Strong communication and collaboration across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership on quality/HSE management systems and drive improvements.
• Advance IMS effectiveness and promote employee involvement in problem solving.
• Use root-cause/corrective actions, MOC, scorecards, and metrics to boost performance.
• Report and manage corrective actions to meet Stamford IMS goals and close issues.
• Lead site issue resolution teams and implement permanent improvements.
• Prepare and support Quality/HSE reports, goals, and action plans.
• Serve as Management of Change champion and provide IMS project leadership.
• Lead audits for ISO 45001, ISO 9001, RC 14001 and participate in peer audits.
• Participate in monthly Global Quality/HSE meetings with regional teams.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Data driven

Leadership by influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 9001

RC 14001

Job description

Job ID

35199

Quality Leader

Regular

Stamford - CT, United States of America (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Stamford - CT,United States of America)

Important EEO information related to openings in the US

Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Click here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) to access the Know Your Rights poster.

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all our differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

Role and Responsibilities

• Partner with the site leadership team on quality and HSE management systems and provide decisions and direction on critical issues and improvement projects.
• Drive continual improvement in IMS effectiveness and promote employee involvement in problem solving and improvement activities.
• Use and promote Root Cause/Corrective Action techniques, MOC, scorecards, and metrics to improve performance.
• Report and manage corrective actions needed to achieve Stamford IMS goals and champion problem resolution through closure.
• Lead assigned site issue resolution and problem-solving teams, implementing permanent improvements to prevent recurrence.
• Prepare and support Quality/HSE reports and metrics, yearly Quality/HSE goals, and associated action plans.
• Serve as the site Management of Change champion and provide IMS project leadership or support as required.
• Act as lead auditor for the site for ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and RC 14001, and participate in peer-to-peer audits within TS.
• Participate in site leadership, regional Quality/HSE, and monthly Global Quality/HSE meetings, supporting GBU quality and HSE teams as needed.

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Chemistry. or related discipline. A technical degree with training in ISO systems, including ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and RC 14001 , as well as Root Cause Analysis and Management of Change preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in continuous improvement and demonstrated success developing, implementing, and leading best-practice work processes.
• Experience with problem-solving techniques, employee-based decision processes, change management, and integrated data and metric systems.
• The ability to lead by value and influence without a direct reporting structure.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization, articulate work processes and procedures clearly, and communicate the value of improvement actions to motivate change.
• A collaborative, interactive approach and the ability to work directly with stakeholders from executive leadership to operations on the floor.
• A best-practice mindset with the ability to envision and articulate improved end states, train stakeholders, and provide direction in improvement activities.
• High personal standards, a hands‑on “can do” attitude, and the motivation to personally drive improvement activities.
• A quantitative, data- and process-driven approach and uncompromising integrity .
• English or other language skills relevant to the role.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package., The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $98,000 - 140,000.00 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives
• 16 or more weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations.
• Training platform for all employees.
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological).

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and healthcare applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. #LI-RC1 #Onsite