Mgr Quality Lab
About The Position
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers. Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter. The Quality Manager leads the Quality Control Laboratory and oversees quality programs to ensure products consistently meet company and customer specifications. This role is responsible for laboratory operations, product quality, continuous improvement initiatives, customer complaint resolution, and team leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred in Chemistry, Quality, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience with ink quality control and formulation preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
- Experience with quality systems, SPC methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- SAP experience preferred.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
Responsibilities
- Manage all quality control and laboratory activities, including testing, batch approvals, and quality documentation.
- Analyze quality data and product specifications to ensure compliance with established standards.
- Investigate product quality issues, customer complaints, and rejected batches; implement corrective actions.
- Maintain and improve quality procedures, records, and Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using quality management and statistical process control (SPC) tools.
- Monitor raw materials and manufacturing processes to proactively identify and resolve quality concerns.
- Ensure compliance with ISO calibration requirements and company quality standards.
- Generate quality reports and support quality-related SAP processes and training.
- Collaborate with Production, Technical, Sales, and Customer Service teams to support product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Supervise, develop, and evaluate laboratory personnel.
- Promote and enforce a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
Benefits
- merit increases
- paid holidays
- Paid Time Off
- medical
- dental
- vision
- short and long term disability benefits
- 401(k)+match
- life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
