Production Quality Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Quality System & Lab Manager to lead our quality operations at the Beaumont TX this vital leadership role you will effectively manage coach and inspire a dedicated hourly workforce while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Quality Lab and the site Quality Management System to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards. 

You will balance hands-on technical responsibilitiesincluding batch adjustments equipment maintenance and lab supply managementwith strategic initiatives to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. If you are a collaborative leader who thrives on developing teams solving complex challenges and contributing to a cleaner more sustainable world we invite you to join our mission.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS:

• Empowering People Leader: Dedicated to coaching and inspiring the hourly lab team fostering a collaborative and supportive environment that drives team performance and professional development.

• Hands-On Operational Expert: Proficient in overseeing daily lab operations including technical batch adjustments instrument maintenance and rigorous quality assurance to meet all customer requirements.

• Experienced Quality Management System Administrator: Proficient in set up and maintenance of quality management systems writing and reviewing procedures auditing plant systems administering and resolving corrective actions and ensuring sites compliance with all quality standards. 

• Continuous Improvement Strategist: Committed to driving quality initiatives through data-driven problem solving root cause analysis and strict adherence to regulatory standards such as ISO EHS and PSM requirements.
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Quality Strategy Leadership: Lead and optimize the end-to-end quality assurance strategy for the Beaumont facility aligning laboratory operations with corporate standards and customer expectations to ensure superior product quality.

• Operational Excellence & Lab Management: Direct daily QC laboratory operations overseeing batch adjustments process analysis and equipment maintenance to guarantee high operational availability (>99%) and technical precision.

• Team Empowerment & Mentorship: Coach and mentor the hourly laboratory workforce fostering a culture of technical proficiency safety and continuous professional growth.

• Compliance & Systems Administration: Maintain robust compliance with ISO standards EHS protocols and Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements. Proactively identify and implement systems improvements to ensure a safe and audit-ready environment.

• Quality System Governance: Oversee the full lifecycle of quality management including CAPA (Corrective/Preventive Action) processes root cause analysis (RCA) complaint trending and field action resolution to drive measurable improvements.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with production and supply chain leadership to manage inventory holds resolve process deviations and implement strategic projects that enhance overall production quality and efficiency.

• Training & Capability Building: Design and deliver targeted training on quality SOPs and technical procedures to upskill team members and ensure consistent execution across all shifts.

• Plan direct and coordinate all quality assurance functions for the Beaumont Texas plant 

• Direct and coordinate the overall quality for materials processes and finished products to meet customer purchase order requirements 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry Biochemistry Chemical Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Minimum of (5) years of experience in a manufacturing quality lab environment with preferred experience managing an hourly workforce.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience managing and maintaining ISO 9001 (or similar) quality management systems.

• Demonstrated knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes including handling of hazardous materials and compliance with applicable regulations.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to effectively engage frontline employees peers and executive leadership.

(Preferred)

• Experience in water treatment chemical manufacturing or related specialty chemical sectors.

• Advanced degree in Analytical Organic or Polymer Chemistry.

• Analytical chemistry background with expertise in GC / HPLC method development.

• Knowledge of or experience working in a PSM facility.

• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing tools and driving measurable operational improvements

Additional Information :

As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time