Quality Manager

Inveniam Search; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in the chemical industry is seeking a qualified manager with over 5 years of experience in supervisory roles and chemical engineering. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong leadership skills, have a solid background in quality assurance, and possess the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to engage with multifunctional teams and external partners, with a requirement of 10% travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Supervisory/Management role.
• 5+ years in Chemical Engineering or related fields.
• Quality assurance experience in systems and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis for process improvement.
• Drive DMAIC approach for continuous improvement.
• Interface with external partners and multifunctional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Process Engineering

Job description

What we are looking for

• 5+ years of experience Supervisory/Management role
• 5+ years of experience in Chemical Engineering, chemical blending, food manufacturing, or Supplier Quality improvement processes
• Bachelor's degree; preferably in a Chemical or Process Engineering technical field
• Quality assurance experience – systems and projects
• Experience with chemical manufacturing process, control systems, and Quality Management Systems in a chemical manufacturing, packaging or bottling environment
• Financial acumen related to operation & capital projects
• Demonstrate strong leadership, managerial, communication and interpersonal skills to work in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
• Work with multifunctional teams and effectively interface with external partners
• Lead thorough root cause analysis to identify underlying issues affecting processes and products
• Drive DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) approach projects to ensure continuous improvement culture
• 10% travel

What we prefer

• ISO Certification experience
• SMETA 4 or Pillar experience
• GMP Certified experience
• Six Sigma Certification