Quality Manager

About the Role

This position manages the shipping and quality functions at the Orange Plant, with the majority of time spent overseeing the quality function.

Responsibilities

Quality Assurance

• Manage the QA laboratory processes and personnel, including hiring, disciplining, performance evaluation, training, and development.
• Ensure that final products meet quality standards.
• Approve and release final products for shipment to customers.
• Support the ISO systems, including NCR/CAR/PAR, investigating customer complaints, documenting procedures, supporting the management review process, and ensuring training relating to ISO systems is provided to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare for audits; act as the liaison between the Orange plant, customer, supplier, and other third-party personnel.
• Maintain safe working conditions within the laboratory and other work areas; ensure compliance with all safety-related policies, procedures, and rules.

Shipping

• Ensure that finished products are shipped on time and according to customer specifications.
• Manage the shipping supervisor and their direct reports when the shipping supervisor is absent.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and information on shipments in SAP.
• Manage warehouse inventory of finished products; ensure products are maintained in saleable condition.
• Determine optimum workflows for packaging, storing, and staging of material to minimize product handling and labor cost.
• Observe equipment condition to detect malfunctions; ensure that maintenance and repairs are performed in a timely manner.
• Maintain safe working conditions within the warehouse; ensure compliance with all safety-related policies, procedures, and rules.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required; a degree in a technical discipline (e.g., chemistry, supply chain, or engineering) is strongly preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in quality assurance, potentially acquired at a chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or oil and gas company.
• At least three years of experience in logistics, warehousing, shipping, and receiving at a chemical company or manufacturer is strongly preferred; knowledge of DOT regulations for truck and rail shipments is helpful.
• Supervisory experience is strongly desired; experience in a union shop is an advantage.
• Advanced skills in SAP, particularly proficiency with logistics and materials management modules, are required.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, along with high standards of work and safety aligned with the chemical industry. Work-life balance policies vary by country; inquire with HR for details.