What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Manager position at Roehm?
WHO WE ARE
We are a leading supplier of methacrylate chemistry. As a global company with around 3,500 employees, we are represented on four continents. Our broad product portfolio includes the world-renowned PLEXIGLAS® brand (in the Americas registered under the trademark ACRYLITE®) and its key raw material methyl methacrylate, which we manufacture in a global production network. Our products supply growth markets such as the automotive, electronics and construction industries.
This is what Röhm stands for: We assume social responsibility; sustainability is an integral part of our business strategy. Diversity and inclusion are part of us as a matter of course.
WHAT THE ROLE DELIVERS
The Quality Manager ensures excellent quality practices and products at the Wallingford site. They oversee the development, implementation, and control of quality standards and processes to ensure product quality exceeds our customer expectations. They cultivate a culture of quality excellence and drive continuous improvement efforts. They are responsible for the Quality Management system and provide leadership, direction and training to ensure that the elements of the Quality Management system are met.
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.
Responsible for budgeting and managing Quality related costs.
Other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE ARE SEEKING
Bachelor’s degree in quality management, industrial engineering Manufacturing engineering or a related discipline.
Certification such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Quality Management systems preferred.
Excellent Human Relations and communication skills. Experience working in a union represented environment.
Knowledge of SAP.
3 or more years of experience in the areas of Quality Management and continuous improvement regulated by the ISO:9001 standard.
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 System.
WHAT WE OFFER
You can find an overview of our benefits on our careers page.