Quality Assurance Lab Manager - Plastic Additives

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This position is to manage all aspects of the Quality Group in Cincinnati and drive continuous improvement. The position is hands on and requires developing new lab procedures, scheduling daily tasks, HR for Quality Technicians, and certification of products.

The purpose of this position is to:

• Manage all activity of the Quality Assurance Department in Cincinnati
• Manages efficient work flow through the quality control laboratory.
• Manage the activities of the quality control technicians.
• Responsible for laboratory safety and waste management.
• Maintain the analytical records required under Baerlocher Production USA's Quality Management System.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct the Quality Management of products manufactured or distributed from Cincinnati, OH by Baerlocher Production USA LLC.
• Implement appropriate analytical and other test methods for the testing and release of products.
• Direct the preparation of Certificate of Analysis for finished product.
• Direct the SAP administration of the Quality Control transactions.
• Oversee and train lab technicians & technologists.
• Perform quality receipt, testing and release of raw materials as required for manufacturing.
• Develops new methods of analysis for Baerlocher's products.
• Manage the testing for certified analyses of products and intermediates produced.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain analytical equipment in the lab, including calibrations.
• Conducts regular validation studies on test methods and employee test result accuracy.
• Manage the maintaining of various files, e.g. SDS files, COA files, safety files, quality files.
• Communicates with customers when necessary
• Drives continuous improvement in lab testing, equipment, and staffing.

Candidate Qualifications

Minimum Requirement:

• Holds a B.S. degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Has 10 years' industrial experience in quality control and quality systems
• Has 5 years' experience with supervisory/managerial responsibilities
• Has good written and oral communication skills along with attention to detail

Strongly desired:

• Holds an advanced degree in Analytical Chemistry
• Understands process chemistry and optimization from the lab to manufacturing scale
• Experience or demonstrated capability to manage, supervise, and train laboratory personnel
• Excellent knowledge of quality lab practices
• Ability operate, trouble shoot, and maintain HPLC and other laboratory equipment in a quantitative method
• Good organization, communication, and management skills.
• Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft software, and ability to learn specialized technical software
• Six Sigma and DOE experience
• Experience with ISO and Quality Systems and Assurance programs