We have an awesome opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager to join a $1B International Specialty Chemical Manufacturing company providing natural based surfactants for the Personal Care, Food, Life Science, and Industrial Specialty Industries. In this awesome role, you will manage the entire quality control and quality assurance functions for the site! 

We want a Quality Manager who:

• Is skilled and experienced in maintaining the site Quality Management System,
• Can lead the QA/QC team day to day and ensure the site maintains its quality registrations e.g. ISO 9000; passes all regulatory and customer audits; and ensures the site meets cGMP and IPEC requirements and good practices.
• Provide leadership for 6 employees in the QC lab, a QA supervisor and 2 employees under that supervisor
• Has Quality experience in personal care, food, and/or chemical manufacturing involving quality systems

 You will get: 

• An opportunity to work in a Billion Dollar Company with 40+ years of industry experience, solid brands, and enduring quality.
• Fantastic area to work in just 25 miles from NYC.
• Strong Compensation with great benefits that include: Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, 401(k) Plan with Match, Hybrid Work Schedules (role dependent), PTO, HSA, Vacation, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Referral Program, Employee Assistance Program
• A company with a keen focus on fostering individual development, and is committed to augmenting your skillset and cultivating practical knowledge.
• Located in an ideal area for those seeking an A+ education score with safe living conditions with low rates of violence and property crime.
• An unemployment rate of only 3.7%, one of the lowest in all of New Jersey. The cost of living in this zip code is also highly competitive compared to other areas in the state, making it a great place to settle down and start a family.

Duties 

• Lead the site Quality Management System to ensure the site maintains its quality registrations e.g. ISO 9000 and FSSC 22000/ 22002 with GFSI status.
• Ensure that the site meets all cGMP, IPEC requirements, and FDA recommendations of good practices for glycerine (and fatty acids as needed).
• Lead the site’s internal auditor program for ISO 9000 Quality so it meets all quality and customer standards.
• Provide coaching as needed for auditors and new auditors.
• Ensure quality procedures, documents, and actions are renewed/completed or updated in a timely fashion.
• Assist Marketing by providing the necessary quality, technical, and regulatory knowledge and assistance both for the products and their applications in the market.
• Direct various quality assurance and quality control activities on the site including documentation, product monitoring, and quarterly quality monitoring of products to maintain standards.
• Handle the customer complaints system, as required, and promptly answer customers’ issues.
• Meeting business goals for this area to include actively coordinating with internal departments to ensure compliance with QMS.
• Provide input to quality control to help achieve and maintain best practices and high standards.
• Ensure that all work is properly done safely, professionally, and documented.
• Collaborate and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure the best results are delivered.

 Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/cosmetic/related subject OR Associate with additional relevant industry experience
• Must have 4+ years of experience working in personal care, food, and/or chemical manufacturing involving quality systems and possess a strong knowledge of quality control.
• Previous Quality Leadership experience is required.
• Must possess a working knowledge of ISO 9000 as a minimum but preferably with a knowledge of ISO 22000 and food safety systems with their requirements.
• Must have quality auditing experience.
• Can demonstrate leadership skills to work with those in the group, in the factory, and with outside customers so that goals can be met.
• Able to write technical reports or documents for either internal or external use.
• Computer literate and able to use a range of quality programs, LIMS, and SQC/SPC packages.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and can communicate at all levels within the business, with customers and auditors.
• Advanced Education is a plus.
• Professional trainings/industry certifications are a plus.