Quality Manager

The Quality Manager is responsible and accountable for all Quality Control / QMS activities / Quality Systems Support, including but not limited to all SWP (Standard Work Process) activities and responsibilities. The Quality Manager will provide leadership and influence for all QC activities at the Clifton site. This includes management of personnel assigned to the QC department and all direct reports. The Quality Manager directly reports to the Plant Manager and directly to Corporate Quality Assurance Manager and is the Champion for the Voice of the Customer. What We're Looking For: * Strong People and Process Management to ensure all SWP functional QC activity tasks are value-assessed, prioritized, in alignment with department objectives, deliverables, and priorities. * Ensure resources are optimally staffed to ensure all priorities are addressed in an efficient and timely manner. * Leads with excellence in the oversight of OE (Operation Expenses) for his department in an intentionally controlled and proficient manner with a continuous improvement mind set. * Responsible that all QC/QMS activities are executed promptly and effectively while leading in the areas of accountability through actions, mentoring, and professionalism. * To Champion the Nonconforming Product and Corrective Action processes for the QC lab. * Influences and interfaces well with all corporate, commercial, supply chain, customer experience, site peers, and colleagues. * Leads and develops self-directed work teams in all areas of influence by coaching, enabling, developing, and mentoring all direct reports. * Empowers and encourages direct reports to make calculated and well-informed data-based decisions on a regular interval through one-on-one interactions. * Responsible that all QMS activities are executed promptly and effectively while leading in the areas of accountability through actions, mentoring, and professionalism. * Develop and sustain the Quality Management System in line with the required industry standards (including: ISO14001 / ISO 9001 / RSPO, accreditation requirements and business requirements across the organization through existing and new procedures. * Manage the audit program to ensure that all nonconformities raised against certification bodies during audits are effectively corrected and independently verified. * Manage all external registration requirements to ensure they are met. Liaise with external bodies on all matters relating to registration. Maintain and improve, in line with business needs. * Leads LIMS design, implementation, and maintenance for all site activities. A critical role in system selection, design, and long-term maintenance. * Supports lab analyst regarding maintenance of LIMS/SAP activities. * Ensure that all necessary systems and procedures are in place to satisfy all customer requirements and audits Skills That Make a Difference: * Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field. * Minimum 5 years’ experience leading a QMS within manufacturing industry. * Specific hands-on Analytical Lab experience including Gas Chromatography. * Minimum 5 years’ of demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience leading/managing cross-functional teams. * Experience within the chemical manufacturing industry, a plus. * Experience in a cGMP facility or ISO 9001 trained, a plus. * Experience in leading audit programs. * Experience as a liaison to R&D and customer of quality needs. * Ability to effectively & efficiently communicate both verbally & written in English * Experience with problem-solving and troubleshooting. * Strong attention to detail / detailed oriented. * Ability to multi-task and prioritize task by urgency * Time Management, Teamwork, Critical Thinking, and Adaptability are critical to success. * Self-Motivation (takes initiative & works independently) & Interpersonal skills Working Conditions: * Ability to lift and handle objects weighing up to 50 lbs. * Able and willing to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays to ensure projects are completed on time. * Ability to successfully complete and maintain safety training requirements. * Sitting or standing for long periods during the day