Company Description: We are seeking an experienced Quality Systems Director to lead the development, implementation, and management of comprehensive quality management systems with a large chemicals manufacturing company. As the Quality Systems Director, you will be responsible for ensuring that our quality systems align with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company objectives to consistently deliver high-quality products to our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a strategic vision for the company's quality management systems, aligning with business goals and objectives.
- Quality Management Systems Development: Design and implement robust quality management systems (QMS) across all functions, ensuring compliance with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001) and relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., REACH, OSHA).
- Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality processes, reduce defects, and optimize operational efficiencies using methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all applicable regulatory requirements and standards for chemical manufacturing, maintaining necessary certifications and permits.
- Risk Management: Implement effective risk assessment and mitigation strategies within the QMS framework to manage quality-related risks across operations.
- Audits and Inspections: Lead internal and external quality audits and inspections, addressing findings and implementing corrective actions as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in quality management within the chemicals manufacturing industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing QMS.
- Strong knowledge of ISO standards and regulatory requirements applicable to chemical manufacturing (e.g., REACH, GHS).
- Proven track record of successfully implementing and managing QMS, preferably in a global manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools for process improvement.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.
- Certification in quality management (e.g., CQM, Six Sigma Black Belt) is highly desirable.
