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Company: FLEXSYS America

Location: Saint Louis, MO 63104

Description:

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Quality Manager

Full-time

Sauget, IL Manufacturing & Engineering

Description:

Flexsys is a chemical manufacturing company with operations in the US, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. It produces tire additives that enhance the strength and durability of tires for leading manufactures around the world. We are a global supplier of rubber chemicals and solutions including insoluble sulfur, anti-degradants, and stabilizers. The company's singular focus is on delivering better solutions for manufacturers of tires and other rubber products that enhance product performance, optimize production efficiency, and ensure supply chain success. As the largest manufacturer of tire-industry additives in the world, and a newly independent entity, Flexsys brings a track record of innovation, quality, specialized expertise, a highly collaborative approach, and a commitment to growth - working together with our customers as a valuable partner, helping to meet their critical objectives.

Quality Manager Role Description

The Flexsys America W.G. Krummrich plant (Sauget, Il) has an immediate opening for a Quality Manager. The Quality Manager will have direct supervisory oversight and performance accountability for all lab activities and ISO/RC management systems. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead continuous improvements in processes and people, driving toward the culture defined by the site vision. The salary range for this position is $90k-126k.

Responsibilities:
Sets clear expectations for all team members and ensures those expectations are met
Implements / utilizes processes that enable employees to realize their full productive potential in support of the organization's goals
Manages site's-controlled documents
Sustains subject matter expertise of ISO 9001 QMS and RC 14001

o Conducts annual Management Review

o Manages / facilitates 3rd party and customer audits

o Trains new and existing internal auditors

o Performs duties of Site Lead Auditor and administers site internal audit program
Acts as primary site contact for all customer support needs - complaints, specifications, questionnaires, surveys, etc.
Oversees implementation of corrective actions generated by customer complaints, internal / external audits, and management review
Leads problem solving investigations for product failures encountered during standard production
Develops / upgrades / maintains lab equipment, including coordinating work with outside resources

Requirements

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

Required
Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related field
Minimum 3 years of experience working a laboratory role
Hands on experience with analytical equipment and solid analytical skills
Knowledge of good / safe laboratory practices and analytical chemistry test methods
Experience / knowledge of ISO 9001 certified quality system
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong planning, organization, facilitation, and analytical skills
Ability to work with limited direction and manage multiple tasks at a time
Good communication and people skills with ability to interact with internal and external customers

Preferred
Previous management experience
Lead auditor trained
Experience / knowledge of RC 14001
Experience / knowledge of TS 16949
Knowledge of SAP and Laboratory Information Management Systems
Knowledge of Six Sigma, 5S, Lean Principles

Flexsys 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 characteristics protected by law. Flexsys is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

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