Quality Manager

Austin Powder; McArthur Township (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder in Ohio is seeking a Quality Manager to lead site quality systems, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and lab operations.

You will own CAPA, manage audits, mentor staff, and collaborate with Operations and Engineering to reduce variation and improve product conformity. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in quality roles are required; background checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality, laboratory, manufacturing, or technical operations.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing quality, laboratory, engineering, or technical personnel.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability analysis, and process verification.
• Experience leading root cause investigations and corrective action programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain site quality systems and procedures.
• Lead internal quality audits and support external audits.
• Monitor product quality and lead process verification activities.
• Lead investigations of customer complaints and non-conformances.
• Drive continuous improvement using SPC and data analysis.
• Lead and mentor laboratory staff and ensure training.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Systems

SPC

MSA

Root Cause Analysis

Process Improvement

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical discipline

Job description

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Job Summary

Quality Manager

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Quality Systems Management

Develop, implement, and maintain site quality systems and procedures. Ensure products are manufactured and tested in accordance with company specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory requirements. Lead management of non-conforming product investigations and disposition decisions. Own the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) process and ensure timely closure of quality-related actions. Develop and maintain quality records, procedures, specifications, and documentation. Lead internal quality audits and support corporate, customer, and regulatory audits. Drive continuous improvement of quality systems and laboratory processes.

Product Quality and Process Verification

Monitor product quality performance and identify opportunities to reduce variation and improve consistency. Lead process verification activities to ensure manufacturing processes remain capable and in control. Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process capability analysis to improve product quality and manufacturing performance. Analyze quality trends and recommend actions to improve process stability and product conformity. Partner with Operations and Engineering to identify root causes of quality issues and implement sustainable solutions. Establish quality metrics and performance indicators to measure and improve quality performance. Support Management of Change (MOC) reviews and assess potential impacts to product quality.

Laboratory Operations

Lead daily Quality Control laboratory operations and ensure testing activities support production requirements. Ensure testing methods are accurate, repeatable, and performed in accordance with approved procedures. Maintain laboratory equipment calibration, qualification, and preventive maintenance programs. Ensure laboratory personnel are properly trained and qualified. Maintain laboratory inventory, standards, and reference materials. Ensure laboratory data integrity and proper management of quality records. Continuously improve laboratory efficiency, effectiveness, and turnaround times.

Customer Complaints and Investigations

Lead investigations of customer complaints, field issues, quality incidents, and non-conformances. Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective and preventive actions. Monitor complaint trends and identify systemic improvement opportunities. Coordinate quality-related communications with customers, technical groups, and manufacturing teams. Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure long-term issue resolution.

Continuous Improvement and Quality Engineering

< >Lead site initiatives focused on process capability improvement, variation reduction, and quality performance. Utilize statistical tools and data analysis to identify opportunities for improvement. Support measurement system evaluations including Gauge R&R and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities. Partner with Engineering and Operations to improve product consistency, manufacturing capability, and process performance. Drive projects focused on reducing product giveaway, improving yield, and minimizing cost of poor quality. Promote data-driven decision making throughout the organization.

Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop Laboratory Technicians, Chemists, and Quality Engineering personnel. Establish clear goals, expectations, accountability measures, and development plans for team members. Conduct hiring, onboarding, performance management, coaching, and succession planning activities. Develop future quality talent through technical training, mentoring, and career development planning. Foster a culture of quality, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Drive cross-functional collaboration between Quality, Operations, Engineering, Technical Services, and SHES. Maintain visibility of quality performance and communicate risks, trends, and opportunities to site leadership. Ensure quality resources are effectively prioritized to support business objectives. Must be able to pass FBI/DHS background check for ATF possessor license. Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical discipline.- Minimum 5 years of experience in quality, laboratory, manufacturing, or technical operations in a chemical or manufacturing environment.- Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing quality, laboratory, engineering, or technical personnel.- Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability analysis, and process verification.- Experience leading root cause investigations and corrective action programs.- Experience with Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Gauge R&R, and statistical analysis tools preferred.- Experience supporting manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Other Duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills. Strong understanding of quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies. Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability analysis, and process verification techniques. Experience with Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gauge R&R methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Root cause investigation and corrective action experience. Data analysis and statistical interpretation skills. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Ability to influence manufacturing processes through data and fact-based decision making. Strong organizational and project management skills. Ability to balance daily operational support with long-term quality improvement initiative

Work Environment

Red Diamond Plant, McArthur, Ohio

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affi­ nitive Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E‑Verify.

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affi­ nitive Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E‑Verify.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 60‑300.5(a) and 60‑741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.