Quality Manager
About The Position
AdvanSix is seeking a Quality Manager with experience in chemical manufacturing to lead quality systems and laboratory operations. The role is responsible for maintaining product integrity, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the company’s commitments to safety, environmental stewardship, and customer satisfaction. The Quality Manager leads the Quality Control Laboratory and quality personnel, oversees analytical testing and Chesterfield quality systems, and works with commercial, production, research and development, and environmental, health and safety teams. The role also supports customer requirements, audits and certifications, supplier quality, and process optimization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related science or engineering discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience in a quality role within the chemical or process manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of laboratory operations, chemical testing methods, and Statistical Process Control tools.
- Experience handling customer complaints and using CAPA systems in a regulated environment.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, RC14001, and regulatory requirements related to chemical manufacturing.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certifications such as CQE or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
- Experience with LIMS and statistical software such as Minitab or JMP.
Responsibilities
- Lead, train, and mentor laboratory and quality personnel in Good Manufacturing Practices, testing protocols, and continuous improvement tools.
- Lead the Quality Control Laboratory and oversee analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods according to industry regulations and internal standards.
- Oversee compliance with relevant chemical industry regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements, and ensure readiness for internal and external audits.
- Apply Statistical Process Control techniques to monitor, analyze, and improve production processes.
- Investigate and resolve customer complaints using root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Oversee Chesterfield Quality Systems and lead the team in maintaining and improving the Quality Manual and System Level Procedures.
- Coordinate and lead external audits required for Food Grade, UL, KOSHER, HALA, and other certifications.
- Manage product Certificates of Analysis and maintain the Product Specification database within the Lab Management Program and SAP.
- Partner with the Nylon Commercial Team on customer surveys, audits, and inquiries.
- Collaborate with Production, R&D, and EHS teams to support quality initiatives and process optimization.
- Develop and maintain quality documentation, control plans, and data reporting systems.
- Evaluate vendor quality performance and support raw material qualification processes.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Wellness programs.
- Paid holidays and paid time off, including vacation.
- 401(k) with a competitive company match.
- Health savings account eligibility and flexible spending account eligibility.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development.
- Employer-provided short-term disability benefits and eligibility to purchase long-term disability benefits.
- Employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverage.
- Eligibility to purchase company stock.
- Employee assistance program.
- Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
