Technical and Quality Manager

The Technical and Quality Manager will be responsible for collaborating with the operations, legal, and marketing teams and providing direction on the chemical make-up of current and existing products, managing all regulatory affairs efforts and the quality control efforts.

Essential Job Functions:

Quality Management:

• Lead and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Develop, implement, and improve quality control procedures and documentation.
• Oversee raw material and finished goods testing protocols.
• Manage Certificate of Analysis (C of
  
  A) documentation and filing systems.
• Lead internal audits and support customer or regulatory audits.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

Regulatory Affairs and Compliance:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all product compliance matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, EPA, TSCA, state-level regulations, VOC requirements, etc.).
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact on products and labeling.
• Maintain chemical registrations and regulatory documentation.
• Support transportation compliance (DOT classifications where applicable).
• Interface with external agencies, consultants, and customers on regulatory inquiries.

Technical Documentation & SDS Management:

• Author, review, and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in compliance with GHS/OSHA standards.
• Ensure proper product labeling and hazard communication.
• Maintain technical data sheets (TDS) and product specifications.
• Manage document control for formulas, specifications, and compliance records.

Research & Development:

• Lead formulation improvements and new product development initiatives.
• Evaluate alternative raw materials for cost, performance, and compliance.
• Conduct product performance testing and validation.
• Support scale-up from lab to production.
• Provide technical support to Sales and customers.

Required Qualifications:

Education, Training and/or

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or closely related scientific field (advanced degree preferred), high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 5 + years of experience in quality, regulatory, or technical roles within specialty chemicals, industrial chemicals, or consumer chemical products.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong working knowledge of various mathematical concepts and basic chemistry instrumentation including viscometers, pH meters, scales, etc.
• Thorough understanding of methods and processes involved in manufacturing.
• Understanding of how different chemicals interact with each other and potential reactions they have.
• Familiarity working with regulatory agencies and their requirements. UL, CSA, NSF exposure preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the use of the internet.
• Developed analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to read, write and interpret reports and business correspondence for a diverse audience.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information.
• Ability to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.
• High degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Ability to express self effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate a high attention to detail and good follow-up skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and solution focused.
• Ability to tactfully and effectively deal with public and staff in a personable and professional manner.
• Maintains a high level of energy and a consistent positive attitude.
• Ability to work alongside other employees within all levels of the organization.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with industrial wipes, cleaning products, sealants, adhesives, or similar chemical products.
• Background in ISO-based quality systems.
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections.
• Knowledge of VOC regulations and state-level compliance (e.g., CARB).
• Regulatory expertise and attention to detail
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Cross-functional leadership
• Technical problem-solving
• Ability to balance compliance with operational efficiency

Certification, Licenses, Registrations

None.

Preferred…