Quality Operations Supervisor

airliquidehr; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus: 8%

Regular business hours: Mon – Fri

Job summary

Air Liquide in Fremont, CA, seeks a Quality Manager to enhance execution from discovery to delivery for its Advanced Materials Business Unit. You will be responsible for supporting quality initiatives, managing documentation for quality compliance, and leading investigations related to product quality.

The ideal candidate will bring at least 3 years of leadership experience in chemical manufacturing and have a strong understanding of quality management systems. Competitive compensation and a diverse, inclusive work environment await you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of quality management fundamentals and the 8D process.
• Strong analytical skills and laboratory analysis knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support QA/QC organization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement internal processes to meet quality standards.
• Prepare documentation for quality and ISO certification audits.

Skills

Leadership in chemical manufacturing

FMEA

Statistical data analysis

SAP knowledge

Analytical techniques

Strong English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Job description

Location

Fremont, CA - 46401 Landing Pkwy

Job Overview

The science of electronics is transforming exponentially through innovation and connectivity around the planet. Every day, breakthroughs are making technologies – from micro‑processors, memory chips and flat panels to photovoltaic cells – even smaller and more powerful, opening up countless new possibilities in how the world lives, works and connects. Air Liquide Advanced Materials grows by enabling our customers to innovate. Our ALOHA™ and Voltaix® products are critical to the manufacture of the newest computer chips required for Big Data and the Internet of Things.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

To enhance our execution from discovery to delivery (“lab‑to‑fab”), we are adding talented people to our team. This position is part of the Air Liquide Advanced Materials Business Unit which focuses on highly specialized molecules that support the electronics industry. Within a growing business, you will be enabled to significantly add value to a diverse portfolio of products and assist in new product commercialization efforts from a quality perspective.

Recruiter

Recruiter: Nardia Francis / [e-mail]

Compensation

• Salary Range: $105k - $130k/yr
• Annual Bonus: 8%
• Work Schedule: Mon – Fri (regular business hours)

Responsibilities

• In a fast paced environment, this position is responsible for supporting the QA/QC organization and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide back‑up supervision of the Quality team and engage the Site’s Advanced Materials management team.
• Supporting the implementation and deployment of internal processes and documentation necessary to meet internal and customer quality requirements. Manage, track and report on the progress achieved. Support the management and maintenance of production and product control limits, specifications and quality review meetings.
• Support the leadership of contracted metrology support to the site for performance, method development and project prioritization for resource management.
• Prepare and present customer facing documentation related to product quality and ISO certification audits. Provide technical support for quality related incidents for Advanced Material products manufactured and used within the Asia Pacific region.
• Develop and lead investigations, corrective actions, quality training and support the implementation of systems necessary to maintain a strong Quality Management system.
• Manage data and authority to approve materials for shipment to customers. Lead site SPC/SQC reviews and action plans.
• Participate in FMEAs and offer recommendations to identify and eliminate quality related problems related to new, existing or changing processes prior to occurrences.
• Support supplier development and process six sigma projects, including capital project design and project management.
• Meet or exceed all company safety procedures and standards with the understanding that all injuries are preventable through appropriate risk reduction.
• This position includes various roles and responsibilities within operational systems to manage change, have effective document control, and manage data to authorize and approve materials for shipment to customers. These responsibilities can extend to support other regions of the world producing similar products.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role, preferably in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• An advanced working knowledge of Quality Management fundamentals including FMEA, SPC, statistical data analysis and problem solving techniques.
• Experience investigating customer complaints using the 8D process.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques/laboratory analysis used for characterization of trace impurities in chemicals or pharmaceuticals.
• Knowledge of SAP and LIMS system functionality to support operations and quality functions.
• Strong English skills (verbal and written).

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ Years of semiconductor or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• ASQ CQA Certification or ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 Internal Auditor Certification.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Six sigma green belt certification or higher.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work and effectively lead a collaborative team environment.
• Laboratory experience.
• Experience using SAP and LIMS software.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Air Liquide, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.