Production Quality Manager

Water Technologies • Beaumont, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future. Position Summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Quality System & Lab Manager to lead our quality operations at the Beaumont, TX facility. In this vital leadership role, you will effectively manage, coach, and inspire a dedicated hourly workforce while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Quality Lab and the site Quality Management System to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards. You will balance hands-on technical responsibilities—including batch adjustments, equipment maintenance, and lab supply management—with strategic initiatives to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. If you are a collaborative leader who thrives on developing teams, solving complex challenges, and contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable world, we invite you to join our mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of (5) years of experience in a manufacturing quality lab environment, with preferred experience managing an hourly workforce.
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience managing and maintaining ISO 9001 (or similar) quality management systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes, including handling of hazardous materials and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage frontline employees, peers, and executive leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in water treatment chemical manufacturing or related specialty chemical sectors.
• Advanced degree in Analytical, Organic, or Polymer Chemistry.
• Analytical chemistry background with expertise in GC / HPLC method development.
• Knowledge of or experience working in a PSM facility.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing tools and driving measurable operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize the end-to-end quality assurance strategy for the Beaumont facility, aligning laboratory operations with corporate standards and customer expectations to ensure superior product quality.
• Direct daily QC laboratory operations, overseeing batch adjustments, process analysis, and equipment maintenance to guarantee high operational availability (>99%) and technical precision.
• Coach and mentor the hourly laboratory workforce, fostering a culture of technical proficiency, safety, and continuous professional growth.
• Maintain robust compliance with ISO standards, EHS protocols, and Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements. Proactively identify and implement systems improvements to ensure a safe and audit-ready environment.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of quality management, including CAPA (Corrective/Preventive Action) processes, root cause analysis (RCA), complaint trending, and field action resolution to drive measurable improvements.
• Partner with production and supply chain leadership to manage inventory holds, resolve process deviations, and implement strategic projects that enhance overall production quality and efficiency.
• Design and deliver targeted training on quality SOPs and technical procedures to upskill team members and ensure consistent execution across all shifts.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate all quality assurance functions for the Beaumont, Texas plant
• Direct and coordinate the overall quality for materials, processes, and finished products to meet customer purchase order requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager