Quality Manager

Quality Manager

We are a leading supplier of methacrylate chemistry. As a global company with around 2,900 employees, we are represented on four continents. We serve a global market with our MERACRYL methacrylates and PMMA molding compounds under the PLEXIGLAS brand (in the Americas registered under the trademark ACRYLITE), which we manufacture in our worldwide production network. Our products supply growth markets including the automotive, construction, and medical technology industries. Rhm is committed to operating with social responsibility, and sustainability forms an integral part of our business strategy. We view our employees as our strength, and we value diversity and inclusion. If you thrive in an environment where individual contributions are both visible and recognized, Rhm may be right for you.

What The Role Delivers

Ensure excellent quality practices and products at the Wallingford site. Oversee the development, implementation, and control of quality standards and processes to ensure product quality consistently exceeds customer expectation. Cultivate a culture of quality excellence and actively drive continuous improvement efforts. Responsible for the Quality Management System (QMS), providing leadership, direction, and training to ensure all QMS elements are met. Responsible for budgeting and managing quality-related costs. Scope includes oversight of relevant unit measures such as number of plants, locations, and units / pounds. Directly supervise approximately 1 staff member and 6 hourly employees. Make decisions on quality process definitions, best practices, and standardization guidelines. Suggest quality culture enhancements, seeking management team approval. Develop an environment that fosters continuous improvement. Determine the acceptable quality of incoming raw material and finished product.

What You Will Do

Ensure that the quality requirements of our customers, company and regulatory agencies are fully understood and achieved. Oversee the development, implementation, control, and distribution of all quality practices, universally applied standards, methodologies, and metrics at the site. Develop and implement ISO9001 / Responsible Care 14001 Business Management System and related activities for the site. Manages direct and indirect personnel. Act as the primary Roehm liaison with the Union for all matters concerning the potential deviations from the contract. Provide guidance to the Plant Manager on Union grievances and contractual related issues and opportunities. Manage and maintain quality related tools and equipment at the plant. Ensure equipment is set up to Roehm Quality specifications, ensuring a routine schedule is established for preventive maintenance, and staff are trained and competent in these activities. Drive continuous improvement initiatives at the site by identifying key quality issues and implementing necessary programs or changes. Develop and oversee quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the plant, and set objectives. Acts as the plant liaison to the Commercial Group and customers concerning quality matters and Customer Quality Notification resolution. Review and address quality complaints, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are taken, and championing root cause analysis. Implement procedures from the Global QM System and ensure compliance with external certification bodies. Other duties as assigned. Contacts (Nature of Engagement) : Communicates with personnel at all levels, internally and externally in relation to quality matters. The incumbent interfaces with all site management functions (production, safety, maintenance and engineering). Works collaboratively, and engages with key stakeholders to establish compliance with quality strategy. Develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organization's quality targets.

Salary Range

$126,600 $158,300 per year, plus eligible for bonus. The posted salary range reflects the national average for this role. Final compensation may vary based on location, experience, and qualifications. This role is eligible for an annual performance bonus in addition to base salary. Benefits Summary : Full-Time positions are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match, discretionary company contribution, paid time off and holidays, and wellness programs.

What We Are Seeking

Bachelor's Degree in Quality Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline. 5 or more years of experience in Quality Management and continuous improvement. Experience and knowledge of injection molding preferred. Experience in the chemical, plastics, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing fields desired. Quality certification(s) preferred. Adept at root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions. Strong analytical skills and manufacturing process knowledge. Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems. One-up and one-back style lot traceability experience. Certification such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Quality Management systems preferred. Experience with internal audits. Excellent human relations and communication skills. Experience working in a union-represented environment. Knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office, Statistical Process Control, Minitab, PowerBI, Tableau, or similar software. Understanding of 2D drawings.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Hazardous Exposureslimited exposure to hazardous materials and loud noise. Physical Lifting Requirements and frequency : light (up to 20 pounds). Other Physical Requirements and frequency (regular, up to 3 hrs / day) : Climbing, Walking, Standing, Stooping / Kneeling, Pulling / Pushing.