Quality Manager

Avient•Avon Lake, OH

65d•Onsite

About The Position

This on-site position is responsible for managing the overall plant quality system and product testing. The Quality Manager will supervise Quality Engineers and Lab Associates/Technicians.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience in Manufacturing/Leadership.
5+ years of experience with Problem Solving Techniques.
5+ years of experience in Quality System Management with ISO experience.
Demonstrated success with critical communications – internal and external customers to gain alignment and progress toward goals.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions to resolve critical issues.

Nice To Haves

Medical device system management experience preferred.
Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement experience preferred.
Software skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, SAP.

Responsibilities

Serve as the ISO Management Representative, establishing, implementing, and maintaining the quality system requirements as per the ISO Standard and Quality Manual.
Maintain and update the IQS procedures and documentation system.
Oversee manufacturing-related process controls to ensure all products meet end-user/customer requirements.
Ensure process conditions are monitored, audited, and controlled for product consistency.
Ensure product and process changes follow the specified sequence of activities in the MSA/CSA process.
Support the AVL Management Operating System, including maintaining Y-Charts, driving key initiatives, and leading Tier 3 weekly reviews.
Oversee product testing in accordance with Avient Lab Performance Policy, ensuring timely and accurate product grading.
Represent the plant and Avient in dealings with customers, the technology community, and the commercial group.
Resolve and communicate on customer complaints, and handle technical and quality questions from internal and external sources.
Coordinate investigation and corrective action for all plant-related customer complaints.
Assess training needs and provide training to lab/production employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.