Quality Manager

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About the job
Reporting to the Director of Service Operations the Quality Manager plays a critical role in driving organizational excellence and ensuring consistent delivery of highquality goods and services. This position leads departmental quality initiatives strengthens processes and oversee continuous improvement efforts across the organization.

The Quality Manager is responsible for developing and executing the corporate quality strategy managing AL Inc.s quality standards and guiding the creation enhancement and implementation of policies and partnership with crossfunctional teams this role supports the deployment and ongoing optimization of the Quality Management System ensuring alignment with business objectives regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

This is a role based in Houston TX Greenwood IN or Richmond VA.

As a part of the team you will:

• Lead the continuous review and improvement of policies procedures and systems that support the companys strategic and operational objectives ensuring the development implementation and ongoing enhancement of the AL Inc. Quality Management System.

• Drive quality compliance initiatives to maintain adherence to all customer governmental and industry requirements providing leadership and guidance to strengthen organizational readiness.

• Oversee timely completion of critical quality documentation including inspection check sheets process flow diagrams management of change forms process control plans root cause analysis customer complaint reports capability studies and preventive and corrective actions.

• Develop and execute quality assurance procedures in collaboration with process owners supporting efforts to improve standardize and sustain quality across the organization.

• Manage the internal quality audit program and coordinate customer and supplier audits to ensure transparency compliance and continuous improvement.

• Lead or participate in major quality investigations conduct root cause analyses and drive effective corrective and preventive actions.

• Support resolution of potential quality noncompliance issues ensuring timely mitigation and alignment with regulatory and customer expectations.

• Develop and strengthen management systems with a focus on auditing processes KPI management training and competency development SOP creation and ongoing improvement activities.

• Oversee quality aspects tied to manufacturing processes and products ensuring full fulfillment of customer requirements and specifications.

• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives championing methodologies and practices that elevate quality performance and operational efficiency.

• Drive projects to obtain and maintain required quality certifications and stamps (e.g. ISO ASME) ensuring organizational compliance and readiness.

• Ensure alignment with corporate standards while adapting quality practices to meet local and regional regulatory requirements.

• Provide leadership coaching and development to Quality and Project Management teams fostering competency growth and supporting longterm career development.

• Allocate resources effectively and manage team performance to achieve quality objectives and deliver measurable results.

• Cultivate a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement reinforcing quality as a core organizational value.

What you know:

You have a Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality Management or a related field and:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality including handson management of ISObased quality systems.

• A resultsoriented metric-driven approach with demonstrated expertise in the chemical industry.

• A strong background in leadership manufacturing processes and quality systems with the ability to guide teams and influence outcomes.

You also bring:

• Skill in influencing cultural change and resolving complex problems across teams and functions.

• Demonstrated experience developing implementing and improving quality systems ensuring alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements.

• Certification and practical capability in root cause assessment problem identification and resolution of inconsistencies.

• Solid analytical and computer skills with the ability to interpret data and drive informed decisionmaking.

• Experience with TQM or ISO quality management systems including documentation auditing and continuous improvement practices.

• Strong leadership and decisionmaking abilities with a track record of championing and leading quality audits.

• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills enabling effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels.

• Black Belt certification reflecting advanced expertise in process improvement and structured problemsolving a plus!

• Willingness to travel up to 40%

Whats in it for you

Alfa Laval offers a competitive salary and full benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life 401(k) plan and more. At Alfa Laval we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job family background skills and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location.

The base salary for this role is typically $115000 - $140000.

Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit or business need without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

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