Quality Manager

Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Advan Six plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities.

Advan Six strives to deliver best‑in‑class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

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• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well‑being

• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program

• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development

• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

We are seeking a Quality Manager with proven experience in chemical manufacturing to lead our quality systems and laboratory operations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining product integrity, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting our commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and customer satisfaction.

• Lead, Train and mentor lab and quality personnel in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) practices, testing protocols, and continuous improvement tools.
• Lead the Quality Control Laboratory, overseeing analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods in accordance with industry regulations and internal standards.
• Oversee compliance with relevant chemical industry regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA); ensure readiness for internal and external audits, apply advanced Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to monitor, analyze, and improve production processes.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints using root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Oversee Chesterfield Quality Systems, leading team to maintain and improve Quality Manual and System Level Procedures.
• Coordinate and lead external audits required to meet Food Grade, UL, KOSHER, HALA and other certifications.
• Responsible for product Certificate of Analysis, maintaining Product Specification database within Lab Management Program and SAP.
• Partner with the Nylon Commercial Team to facilitate Customer Surveys, Audits, and inquiries. Collaborate with Production, R&D, and EHS teams to support quality initiatives and process optimization.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, control plans, and data reporting systems.
• Evaluate vendor quality performance and support raw material qualification processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related science or engineering discipline.
• 5+ years in a quality role within the chemical or process manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory operations, chemical testing methods, and SPC tools.
• Experience with customer complaint handling and CAPA systems in a regulated environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, RC14001, and regulatory requirements related to chemical manufacturing.

• Professional certifications such as CQE, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
• Experience with LIMS and statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP).

The expected base pay for this position is $118,800 - $178,200.

We offer a range of market‑competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off…