Synthomer
Quality Manager
US PA Jefferson Hills
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Process ImprovementIntellectual PropertyGMPFDA RegulatoryLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringLean Manufacturing
About the role
- Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.
- Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.
- The Quality Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the Quality Management System (QMS) Portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Lead the analytical and shift labs at the site (Union and non-Union personnel)
- Develop the systems, people, and teamwork within the quality organization that are needed to continuously improve the quality management system. Support ISO 9001:2015 certification and compliance.
- Drive improvement in the quality areas with the goal of achieving total customer satisfaction
- Lead the investigation process to resolve quality issues including customer complaints in collaboration with Technical team.
- Effectively collaborate and partner with the technology team to deliver critical products and process improvements
- Develop critical competencies in team members through training, performance evaluations, and timely information and formal feedback sessions.
- Participate in and support the global technical networks for quality and their strategic goals and objectives.
- Support other sites within the region on quality support
- Implement systems and tools to improve process capability and reduce product variability
- The individual will directly manage quality personnel in Jefferson Hills.
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry or Polymer Science, or related field
- Previous experience managing ISO 9001 certified quality system
- Ability to get results when there is no clear path or solution
- Ability to strategize and determine where to focus when there are many competing issues/opportunities
- Ability to work in product development process environments with different functions (R&D, commercial, plant, production, safety)
- Ability to communicate and present both internally and externally to a diverse audience
- Higher level technical degree
- Experience with RCMS, cGMP and FDA
- Analytical Instrument Expertise (GC, GPC, TGA, XRF, etc.)
- They must be agile and be able to quickly work with their teams to identify and resolve issues as well as identify opportunities and take action to continuously improve results.
- Union environment experience
- RCA trained
- ASQ CMQ/OE Certified
- 💰 Competitive, market-aligned compensation
- 🎯 Discretionary global bonus scheme
- 📈 Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) - for senior positions
- 🚗 Company car or car allowance - varies by region and role
- 🩺 Healthcare - tailored to regional locations
- 👶 Parental leave and family support - maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
Nice to have
- Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical plant manufacturing experience, monomer/reactive chemistry (preferred)
- Certified Internal Auditor (Exemplar Global or ASQ Preferred)
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green / Black Belt (ASQ Preferred)
Compensation
- Lead annual internal audits and liaise with corporate and external auditors.
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