Quality Manager WL

ALLNEX; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

11 holidays

Global bonus plan

Medical benefits

401K matching

Job summary

allnex in Wallingford, CT is seeking a Quality Manager WL to lead the quality lab team, ensure laboratory operations meet business standards, and drive continuous improvement in product quality and process consistency. You will be a key member of site leadership, coordinate QA/QC activities, support ISO certifications, analyze performance data, and promote a culture of quality across the site.

This role requires a Bachelor's in a technical field and 5+ years in manufacturing or research quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Biosciences, or other technical field required.
• Master’s Degree is a plus.
• Auditor certificate preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing or research environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and accountability for Product Quality and Quality Control, supervising technical staff in carrying out tests and checks.
• Ensuring that analytical tests, calibrations, procedures, methods, and measurements are properly understood, carried out and evaluated.
• Collecting and analyzing performance data against defined parameters and monthly reporting quality KPIs.
• Actively promoting quality achievement and performance improvement across the site organization, providing solutions and service to the plant to improve quality and increase productivity.
• Leading efforts in achieving, maintaining, externally certified business processes like ISO-Certifications and acting as site management representative for the ISO Quality Management System, setting up and maintaining controls and documentation.
• Partnering with site management in managing site quality operations and recommending relevant Q KPIs for follow-up of the site performance in line with and in support of the BU Quality Manager.
• Responsible to ensure all customer quality requirements are controlled and met and in case of deviations, working in a team environment to establish root causes and assuring appropriate corrective and preventive actions are implemented and effective.
• Using quality tools like Process Reviews, SPC/SQC, Value Stream Mapping, Quality risk assessment (FMEA or other), Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing techniques, Kaizen, Root Cause/ Corrective Action techniques and 5S to enhance problem solving and improvement activities and drives employee involvement.

Skills

5+ years experience

Structured thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or technical field

Master’s Degree

Auditor certificate

Tools

Six Sigma

SPC

TPM

LEAN

Root Cause Analysis

5S

Job description

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Location: Wallingford, CT, US

Category: Manufacturing & Engineering Jobs

Quality Manager WL

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

• 3 weeks’ vacation (prorated this year)
• 11 holidays a year
• Global Bonus Plan
• Full medical benefits offered
• 401K company with matching contribution.

Position overview

The Quality Manager will lead the quality lab team, ensuring that all laboratory operations and administrative activities are conducted efficiently and align with business standards. This role is pivotal in maintaining and enhancing product quality, ensuring consistency in processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
The Quality Manager will be an integral member of the site’s leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making and driving the quality agenda forward.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and accountability for Product Quality and Quality Control, supervising technical staff in carrying out tests and checks.
• Ensuring that analytical tests, calibrations, procedures, methods, and measurements are properly understood, carried out and evaluated.
• Collecting and analyzing performance data against defined parameters and monthly reporting quality key performance indicators.
• Actively promoting quality achievement and performance improvement across the site organization, providing solutions and service to the plant to improve quality and increase productivity.
• Leading efforts in achieving, maintaining, externally certified business processes like ISO-Certifications and other specific business/ industry standards and acting as site management representative for the ISO Quality Management System, setting up and maintaining controls and documentation.
• Partnering with site management in managing site quality operations and recommending relevant Q KPIs for follow-up of the site performance in line with and in support of the BU Quality Manager.
• Responsible to ensure all customer quality requirements are controlled and met and in case of deviations, working in a team environment to establish root causes and assuring appropriate corrective and preventive actions are implemented and effective.
• Using quality tools like Process Reviews, SPC/SQC, Value Stream Mapping, Quality risk assessment (FMEA or other), Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing techniques, Kaizen, Root Cause/ Corrective Action techniques and 5S to enhance problem solving and improvement activities and drives employee involvement.

Required skills and experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing or research environment, preferably in similar positions or technical support function.
• Good knowledge of project and reliability tools, Six Sigma, SPC, TPM, LEAN, Root Cause Analysis e.g., 8D.
• Structured thinking, with an aptitude for analysis and decision-making based on facts and data.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and take a hands‑on approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Biosciences, or other technical field required.
• Master’s Degree is a plus.
• Auditor certificate preferred.

We offer

We are proud to offeran international working experiencewith a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity
allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.