Quality Manager in Manufacturing

Quality Manager in Manufacturing

Join our prestigious company as a Quality Manager and lead quality assurance operations within a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this vital role, you will be the driving force for maintaining and elevating our quality standards, managing two advanced laboratories, and ensuring that our products not only meet but exceed our rigorous quality requirements and customer expectations. This position provides a remarkable opportunity for professional growth and a chance to contribute significantly to our strategic objectives by harmonizing process improvements, team development, and quality assurance practices across the board.

Salary: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directly oversee the operations of two on-site laboratories focusing on sampling, testing, inspection, and accurate reporting.
• Maintain stringent safety standards and promptly address any analytical or equipment challenges that arise.
• Enhance and manage the Quality Management System in compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Foster strong collaborative relationships with production teams and customers to facilitate the achievement of quality benchmarks and effectively address quality-related issues.
• Lead, mentor, and expand the professional capabilities of the quality assurance team through dedicated training and development initiatives.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• At least 3-5 years of management experience in laboratory settings within the plastics manufacturing or related industries.
• A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Biology.
• Demonstrated expertise in ISO 9001 standards; internal auditor certification strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools and common office software such as Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to manage diverse teams and cross-departmental relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Black Belt certification is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with PET-IV viscometers and gas chromatography analyzers.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a proven track record of managing and elevating team performance.
• Experience in process improvement initiatives that have successfully enhanced quality and operational efficiency.

Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in analytical and diagnostic tools relevant to quality control and laboratory management.
• Strong capability in driving operational change and fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Effective crisis management skills and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
• Pension plan with employer contributions.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career advancement.