Quality Systems Leader

Advansix; Alabama; On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

AdvanSix is seeking a Quality Systems Leader to drive and sustain the site-wide quality system and laboratory operations. The role ensures product integrity, regulatory compliance, and safety while supporting environmental stewardship and customer satisfaction.

You will oversee ISO audits, maintain quality documentation, and develop QA programs for new products, applying SPC methods and chemical knowledge to improve processes and supplier quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related science or engineering discipline.
• 3+ years in a quality role within the chemical or process manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, RC14001, and regulatory requirements related to chemical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities to implement, improve, and sustain the Quality System at the Site and oversee the Quality Lab.
• Lead internal ISO auditing program and perform supplier ISO audits.
• Maintain and revise quality manual and system level procedures.
• Provide analytical routine/non-routine testing for production and waste treatment plants.
• Provide problem-solving for plants and act as primary on-site source of chemical expertise.
• Develop and maintain processes to ensure the quality specifications of incoming raw materials, plant process samples and finished product shipments.
• Develop QA programs for new products, implement same and report results to management.
• Develop analytical methods as necessary to support new technology, new specifications, or in-process control.
• Train technicians and operators to ensure the lab is physically and hygienically safe.
• Provide technical support to improve productivity and quality.
• Perform specification reviews for customers and for vendors supplying raw materials.
• Perform such other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Quality systems

Laboratory operations

Regulatory compliance

SPC tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/chemical engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

Please view a short video about our company here, AdvanSix Video. For more information on AdvanSix, please visit our website at http://www.advansix.com

Why work at AdvanSix?

• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Quality Systems Leader is responsible for leading quality systems and laboratory operations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining product integrity, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting our commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and customer satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead all activities to implement, improve, and sustain the Quality System at the Site and oversee the Quality Lab
• Lead internal ISO auditing program and perform supplier ISO audits.
• Maintain and revise quality manual and system level procedures.
• Provide analytical routine/non-routine testing for production and waste treatment plants.
• Provide problem-solving for plants and act as primary on-site source of chemical expertise.
• Develop and maintain processes to ensure the quality specifications of incoming raw materials, plant process samples and finished product shipments.
• Develop QA programs for new products, implement same and report results to management.
• Develop analytical methods as necessary to support new technology, new specifications, or in-process control.
• Train technicians and operators to ensure the lab is physically and hygienically safe.
• Provide technical support to improve productivity and quality.
• Perform specification reviews for customers and for vendors supplying raw materials.
• Perform such other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related science or engineering discipline.
• 3+ years in a quality role within the chemical or process manufacturing industry.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory operations, chemical testing methods, and SPC tools.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, RC14001, and regulatory requirements related to chemical manufacturing.

The expected annual base pay for this position is $76,000 – $114,000

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.

Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.

The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only and not a guarantee of total compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.