Quality Control Manager

Overview

The Quality Control (QC) Manager is a member of the Operations team and works in an interdisciplinary fashion with the R&D, Analytical, Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain teams to support quality system development and improvement of Inolex products and commercial manufacturing processes. The QC Manager is responsible for the day-to-day technical operations of the quality control laboratory team and for standardizing and improving QC processes to ensure consistency and reliability of inspection and testing of materials and products to meet established quality standards.

The role includes developing, implementing and maintaining new quality methods, method improvements and product quality systems, and supporting the implementation and compliance with laboratory quality systems/standards such as ISO
9001 and GMP.

• Quality Control Laboratory
  Oversee the efficient daily operations of the quality control lab team while helping Operations to maintain effective and reliable production. Facilitate continuous improvement in lab procedures and practices. Interface with external laboratories as needed for any required testing.
• People Leadership
  Lead, coach and inspire a team of 10-12 technicians, chemists and scientists to deliver timely and reliable quality data to support 24/7 chemical operations. Recruit, develop, and retain top technical talent while supporting the team’s professional growth. Implement training programs to assess competency before authorizing independent responsibility. Cultivate a healthy, engaging team environment that supports employee development and drives sustained productivity.
• Collaboration & Strategic Influence
  Collaborate cross-functionally with EHS, Operations, Supply Chain, Customer Success, R&D, Product Development, Sample Room, Quality Assurance, etc., to support process improvements and business goals.
• QC Lab & Operations Process Improvements
  Track supplier performance and provide regular feedback to Supply Chain to drive improved raw material supply. Drive improvements in accuracy and precision in required test methods, and develop new/improved methods as needed. Support Inolex’s participation in ISO
  9001, ISO
  14001, and ISO
  45001.

• Proven expertise in leading a Quality Control laboratory in the chemical industry.
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership capabilities, including mentoring, project management, and cross-functional influence.
• Keen ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.

• Advanced degree in chemical science.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent DMAIC process excellence capability.
• 10+ years of laboratory work experience and minimum 5+ years managerial experience.
• 5+ years quality control and analytical chemistry experience doing method development and validations in a GMP Manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with external testing laboratories and contract manufacturing partners is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience running analytical equipment including and not limited to HPLC, GC, FTIR.

• Located partially in an office and partially in a laboratory environment in a chemical manufacturing facility.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds; squatting and kneeling.

This company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE/including disability/vets).