Site Quality Operations Manager

Air Liquide•Lower Mount Bethel Township, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The science of electronics is transforming exponentially through innovation and connectivity around the planet. Every day, breakthroughs are making technologies – from micro-processors, memory chips and flat panels to photovoltaic cells – even smaller and more powerful, opening up countless new possibilities in how the world lives, works and connects. Air Liquide Advanced Materials grows by enabling our customers to innovate. Our ALOHA™ and Voltaix® products are critical to the manufacture of the newest computer chips required for Big Data and the Internet of Things. The science of electronics is transforming exponentially through innovation and connectivity around the planet. Every day, breakthroughs are making technologies – from micro-processors, memory chips and flat panels to photovoltaic cells – even smaller and more powerful, opening up countless new possibilities in how the world lives, works and connects. Air Liquide Advanced Materials grows by enabling our customers to innovate. Our ALOHA™ and Voltaix® products are critical to the manufacture of the newest computer chips required for Big Data and the Internet of Things. To enhance our execution from discovery to delivery (“lab-to-fab”), we are adding talented people to our team. This position is part of the Air Liquide Advanced Materials Business Unit which focuses on highly specialized molecules that support the electronics industry. Within a growing business, you will be enabled to significantly add value to a diverse portfolio of products and assist in new product commercialization efforts from a quality perspective. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: In a fast paced environment, this position is responsible for leading the QC organization in addition to mentoring and leading the site through strategic and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide day to day supervision of the QC team along with being an active leader within the Site’s Advanced Materials management team. Responsible for implementation and deployment of internal processes and documentation necessary to meet internal and customer quality requirements. Manage, track and report on the progress achieved. Manage and maintain production and product control limits, specifications and quality review meetings. Manage and lead contracted metrology support to the site for performance, method development and project prioritization for resource management. Prepare and present customer facing documentation related to product quality and ISO certification audits. Provide technical support for quality related incidents for Advanced Material products manufactured and used within the Asia Pacific region. Provide regular performance feedback including the development, entry and management of staff goals, ALAM strategic key performance indicators and site/product quality performance metrics. Develop and lead investigations, corrective actions, quality training and support the implementation of systems necessary to maintain a strong Quality Management system. Lead QC-specific FMEAs and offer recommendations to identify and eliminate quality related problems related to new, existing or changing processes prior to occurrences. Meet or exceed all company safety procedures and standards with the understanding that all injuries are preventable through appropriate risk reduction. This position includes various roles and responsibilities within operational systems to manage change and have effective document control. These responsibilities can extend to support other regions of the world producing similar products. Responsible for laboratory management including preventive and emergency maintenance activities in accordance with established procedures Day to day management of laboratory activities. Must ensure all QC Lab Techs have adequate qualifications and can fulfill their job duties, including maintenance activities. Must ensure that lab tech schedules align with site demands Management of outgoing visual inspection of all customer orders. Must ensure that QC Inspector schedules align with site demands Member of the Site Leadership Team. Will support all site initiatives and attend all Site Leadership Team meetings/events SME for Analytical Techniques Successfully completes all assigned trainings

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering or Chemistry. Equivalent experience (6+ years) will be considered.
5+ Years of leadership experience, preferably in a quality related function.
An advanced working knowledge of Quality Management fundamentals including FMEA, SPC, statistical data analysis and problem solving techniques.
Experience with GC, FTIR and other on line analyzer equipment and sampling systems.
Knowledge of analytical techniques used for characterization of trace impurities in chemicals or pharmaceuticals.
Experience managing or working in a laboratory
Knowledge of SAP and LIMs system functionality to support operations and quality functions.
Is proficient in FMEAs and SPC control methodologies
Strong English skills (verbal and written)

Nice To Haves

>5 Years of semiconductor or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
Ability to lead and motivate a team
ASQ Certification for auditing; ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 certifications
Excellent listening and communication skills
Six sigma green belt certification or higher
Knowledge of 8D process
Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work and effectively lead a collaborative team environment
Experience using SAP and LIMs software.

Responsibilities

Leading the QC organization
Mentoring and leading the site through strategic and continuous improvement initiatives
Provide day to day supervision of the QC team along with being an active leader within the Site’s Advanced Materials management team
Responsible for implementation and deployment of internal processes and documentation necessary to meet internal and customer quality requirements
Manage, track and report on the progress achieved
Manage and maintain production and product control limits, specifications and quality review meetings
Manage and lead contracted metrology support to the site for performance, method development and project prioritization for resource management
Prepare and present customer facing documentation related to product quality and ISO certification audits
Provide technical support for quality related incidents for Advanced Material products manufactured and used within the Asia Pacific region
Provide regular performance feedback including the development, entry and management of staff goals, ALAM strategic key performance indicators and site/product quality performance metrics
Develop and lead investigations, corrective actions, quality training and support the implementation of systems necessary to maintain a strong Quality Management system
Lead QC-specific FMEAs and offer recommendations to identify and eliminate quality related problems related to new, existing or changing processes prior to occurrences
Meet or exceed all company safety procedures and standards with the understanding that all injuries are preventable through appropriate risk reduction
This position includes various roles and responsibilities within operational systems to manage change and have effective document control
Responsible for laboratory management including preventive and emergency maintenance activities in accordance with established procedures
Day to day management of laboratory activities
Must ensure all QC Lab Techs have adequate qualifications and can fulfill their job duties, including maintenance activities
Must ensure that lab tech schedules align with site demands
Management of outgoing visual inspection of all customer orders
Must ensure that QC Inspector schedules align with site demands
Member of the Site Leadership Team
Will support all site initiatives and attend all Site Leadership Team meetings/events
SME for Analytical Techniques
Successfully completes all assigned trainings