Quality Manager: Lab Lead & Continuous Improvement

Sun Chemical Corporation; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sun Chemical Corporation in Kankakee, IL, seeks a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Control Laboratory and oversee programs ensuring products meet specifications. You will drive laboratory operations, quality initiatives, customer complaint resolution, and team leadership.

You will supervise personnel, promote a safe work environment, and collaborate with Production, Technical, Sales, and Customer Service to sustain quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Quality, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–7 years in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with quality systems, SPC methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all quality control and laboratory activities, including testing, batch approvals, and quality documentation.
• Analyze quality data and product specifications to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Investigate product quality issues, customer complaints, and rejected batches; implement corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve quality procedures, records, and COAs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using quality management and SPC tools.
• Monitor raw materials and manufacturing processes to proactively identify and resolve quality concerns.
• Ensure compliance with ISO calibration requirements and company quality standards.
• Generate quality reports and support quality-related SAP processes and training.
• Collaborate with Production, Technical, Sales, and Customer Service teams to support product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate laboratory personnel.
• Promote and enforce a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Quality/Engineering

Tools

SAP

SPC tools

Job description

Sun Chemical Corporation in Kankakee, IL, seeks a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Control Laboratory and oversee programs ensuring products meet specifications. You will drive laboratory operations, quality initiatives, customer complaint resolution, and team leadership.

You will supervise personnel, promote a safe work environment, and collaborate with Production, Technical, Sales, and Customer Service to sustain quality and customer satisfaction.