Process Quality Control (PQC) Manager

Nouryonis aglobalspecialty chemicals leader. Markets and consumers worldwide rely on ouressential solutions to manufacture everyday productssuch aspersonal carecleaning goods paints and coatings agriculture and food pharmaceuticals and building the dedication of approximately 7650 employees with a shared commitment to our customersbusiness growth safetysustainabilityand innovation has resulted in a consistently strong financial performance. We operate in over 80 countries around the world with a portfolio of industry-leading brands.

PQC (Process & Quality Control) Manager

The PQC Manager manages activities of the Process and Quality Control departments. This includes Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvements directing BROC projects plant/customer technical services quality assurance quality control and analytical support needs of plants and customers. As ISO-9001 and RC/ISO-14001 management representative this position is responsible for developing monitoring maintaining and auditing the sites integrated management systems for conformance to documented standards. Key member of the site leadership team. The responsibility area includes the Quality Control (QC) Laboratory Process Engineering and Process Safety Management (PSM) for the site. Included is the testing of raw materials in process samples and finished products using a wide variety of analytical equipment and procedures including non-routine testing and the development of new and revised testing protocols.

In your future role as PQC Manager you will

• Manage Process Engineering and QC Laboratory personnel including defining minimum job requirements recruiting and talent development.
• Monitor analytical and plant performance to drive OEE yield and quality initiatives while ensuring customer satisfaction through timely response to customer inquiries or complaints.
• Coordinate Process Safety Management (PSM) for the site and beyond as required. PSM duties include facility siting management of change hazard studies and PSM audits.
• Manage the ISO-9001 and RC/ISO-14001 programs to maintain compliance and continued successful re-certifications.
• Direct Process Engineering activities to drive OEE while keeping the targeted quality / yield parameters under control by auditing production activities periodically or by requirement of the Site Director.
• Manage the technical development and documentation associated with plant process optimization and capital projects as well as raw material/new product testing and approval processes.
• Participate in the activities of the Management Review of the Quality Assurance System
• Understand and help implement Life Saving Rules and Health Safety Environmental and Security (HSES) goals and objectives.
• Support and participate in on-going HSES improvement activities and committees.
• Be aware of potential health safety environmental and security impacts in area of responsibility and the consequences if an upset occurs.
• Understand and implement any parts of the Environmental Compliance Plan Waste Management Plan and Emergency Response Plan that apply to area of responsibility.
• Participate in the sites on-going Pollution Prevention Process.
• Participate and adhere to all applicable government regulations regarding process safety and environmental compliance responsibilities for the Site.
• Understand and assist with upkeep of process safety information as required by role.
• Maintain a strong understanding of process safety and PSM management including the OSHA 14 elements of process safety and Nouryon 21 building blocks.
• If deemed necessary will be trained and designated as Hazard Study Leader.
• Understand and help implement the sites Quality Policy Quality goals and objectives and the Quality Improvement Process.
• Be fully aware of specific quality assurance responsibilities.
• Be familiar with site wide document control internal quality audits corrective action non-conforming product and record keeping procedures.
• Be sure employees under supervision if applicable are aware of and are adequately trained in quality procedures.
• Set up certificate profiles inspection plans and analytical methods as required in SAP. (Quality Module SAP Power User).
• Approve purchase requisitions in SAP as required.
• Other duties and assignments as directed by Site Director.

We believe you bring

• B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering Chemistry or similar discipline from an accredited institution
• 5 10 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment with prior supervisory experience. Advanced degree may substitute for some experience.
• Knowledge of chemical plant production operation design installation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of instrumentation calibration methods and development of analyst training/testing programs.
• Knowledge of SPC/SQC Ship to Control RAGAGEP codes and standards related to chemical plants.
• ISO-9001 & RC/ISO-14001 management systems experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP preferred.
• Basic understanding of modern analytical chemistry laboratory automation and computer familiarization.
• Must be able to read write and communicate in English.
• Must be able to work in plant environment.
• Must be able to travel as required.
• Must be able to wear high top safety shoes safety glasses FRCs and hard hat.
• Able to lift approximately 50 lbs.
• Abe to wear respirator if needed.

AboutNouryon

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If youre looking for your next career move apply today and join Nouryons worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care cleaning paints and coatings agriculture and food pharmaceuticals and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities in a dynamic international diverse and proactive working environment.

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Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.