Compensation: $95,000 - $105,000 base salary + Full Benefits
We are seeking a Quality Manager to oversee two on-site laboratories, ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of quality and customer specifications. This is a critical leadership role focused on maintaining quality systems, driving process improvements, and fostering collaboration across teams and with customers.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee and manage two on-site laboratories, ensuring accurate sampling, testing, inspection, and reporting.
Maintain safety standards and resolve analytical or equipment challenges effectively.
Develop, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
Collaborate closely with production teams and customers to meet quality specifications and address any concerns.
Supervise, train, and develop laboratory staff while addressing performance and operational issues.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize quality and efficiency.
Qualifications
Required:
3-5+ years of laboratory management experience in plastics manufacturing, petrochemical, or pharmaceutical industries.
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Biology (preferred).
Expertise in ISO 9001 standards with internal auditor certification.
Proficiency with statistical analysis tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and instruments such as PET-IV viscometers and gas chromatography analysers.
Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred:
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma credentials.
Experience with process improvement and team leadership in a manufacturing environment.