As a Quality Manager you will utilizes sound technical knowledge of materials, processes, and products to manage the company's laboratory-based QA department.The role requires an understanding of the business and the integrated management system in order to provide onsite support.The role has a responsibility in providing high quality and timely support to Customer Service, the Sales team, and the Manufacturing staff of the organization.
**What You'll Be Doing**:- Supervise the QA lab and all designated employees- Work closely with the local manufacturing team, company's Product Specialists, and other departments and company locations as needed- Ensure timely, accurate QA measurements on incoming, in process, and finished products- Ensure that COA's are prepared in a timely fashion to allow shipment of product on schedule- Maintain all QA laboratory facilities in calibrated good working order- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment- Maintaining accurate and organized records for the Quality department- Facilitate training for existing and new members of the Quality Assurance team- Prepare and maintain quality plans and FMEAs- Verify inspections and tests are in accordance with control plans- Define workmanship standards and maintain responsibility for outgoing quality- Coordinate and follow up on in-house and customer corrective actions- Disposition nonconforming product- Providing a high energy ongoing internal auditing function to ensure that ISO standards are a companywide culture, which is maintained at a constant level throughout the year.
- Formally leading a preventative program to identify and prioritize areas of weakness and then leading improvement projects to address the problems.
- Reporting integrated management system measurables at the IMS & Management Review monthly meetings:- Maintaining Internal and external ISO audit results**What You Need To Succeed**:**Requirements**:- Fluent in English and Spanish- Associates degree in Quality or Science field- 5 years experience working in a laboratory position in the polymer industry- Excellent oral and written communication skills- Proficiency with the MS Office suite of programs- Understanding of ISO and automotive standards**Preferred Skills**- BS Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Technology or Polymer Engineering- Prior supervisory and/or leadership experience- Basic understanding of statistical methods- Familiarity with the compounding, processing and testing of polyolefins- Experience in writing internal technical reports- Formal training as a Lead Auditor for ISO**What We Offer**:- Competitive pay- Opportunities for professional development and career growth- A dynamic, inclusive, and supportive work environment- The chance to be part of a integral leader in polymer technologyJoin us at SACO AEI Polymers and contribute to shaping the future of polymer innovation!