Quality Manager Jobs

R00190945

The Quality Manager at our Joliet, IL facility is responsible for developing, establishing and maintaining the quality systems, programs, policies, processes, procedures and controls to ensure that the facility conforms to ISO standards, FDA regulations, customer requirements, and Ecolab standards.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for developing/revising applicable standard operating procedures and work instructions specific to responsibilities within the Quality department as needed.
• Oversee any investigations into process deviations and determine appropriate disposition as needed and assure compliance with quality system requirements.
• Address quality, service and cost issues at site level to assure customer satisfaction and compliance to regulations.
• Interface with company management to establish and maintain company Quality Policy and facility goals.
• Lead/host external agency, customer and internal audits of the facility and related warehouses.
• Responsible for creating/reviewing/approving all plant Quality purchases/ expenses.
• Oversee site level management of quality system elements for: Incoming Inspection, In-Process (WIP) Inspection, Finished Goods release for distribution, CAPA System, Feedback / Customer Complaints, Internal Audit Program, Control of Non-Conforming Materials/Products and Quarantine Inventory, and Calibration Program.
• Oversee site level quarterly Quality Steering Committee Meetings and Annual Management Review for facility compliance and assurance of policies and procedures as well as associated inputs and outputs of the meeting (site level metrics).
• Responsible for compliance with regulatory and ISO training requirements.
• Implement, maintain, and comply with facility/corporate quality systems including ISO, and FDA standards.
• Provide input into department budget, hiring and annual budgeting processes
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Oversee the functioning of the Quality Lab and ensure it meets the Ecolab and applicable standards.
• Responsible for managing and developing direct reports
• Accountable for driving Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) efficiencies in the Quality Department and for Pillar leadership and/or participation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, including engineering, biology, microbiology, or chemistry
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role
• 10+ years quality experience in manufacturing or RDE (research, development and engineering); minimum 5 years supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a technical field, including engineering, biology, microbiology, or chemistry
• Knowledge of manufacturing of regulated products
• Experience working in a matrix organization
• Certified Manager of Quality Certification (ASQ CQM/OE)
• Knowledge of financial measurements
• Experience in a continuous improvement environment (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and/or 5S experience - certification preferred).
• 10+ years quality experience in manufacturing or RDE (research, development and engineering); minimum 5 years supervisory experience.
• Project management experience
• Certified Quality Auditor Certification (ASQ CQA)
• Knowledge of statistics and statistical process control

Benefits

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Covid-19 Vaccine Notice

Due to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires a booster if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab. All applicants should be aware that Ecolab is a federal contractor. If the federal contractor vaccine mandate is reinstated in its current form, all Ecolab employees will need to be vaccinated, or have an approved religious or medical accommodation in place.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please call Ecolab Recruiting Support at (866) 841-6682 for assistance.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.