Quality Management Systems Leader

About Lubrizol

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the Specialty Chemicals industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

As a Quality Management Systems Leader you'll be at the forefront of our innovation as the site lead for all Quality Management System (QMS) activities including internal auditing and management review programs. Supports all QC systems activities, including but not limited to all Standard Work Process (SWP) and QC activities to support LIMS, SAP, and all local IT system activities within the QC department.

Actively engages with corporate and other sites to leverage best practices.

• Responsible and accountable for all site QMS activities to be executed promptly and effectively.
• Establish and sustain the site QMS in line with the required industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF
  16949/MAQMSR).
• Lead and manage the audit program to ensure that all nonconformities raised during audits are effectively corrected and independently verified.
• Manage all external registration requirements to ensure they are met. Liaise with external entities on all matters relating to registration.
• Ensure training for the Quality Management System is effective.
• Ensure internal audits of the QMS are process-based per the audit plan and that they are effective.
• Develop, implement, and manage key leading / lagging performance indicators (KPIs) related to the QMS.
• Ensure all required inputs for the Management Review Meeting (MRM) are reviewed/assessed.
• Work as part of the management team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting, and implementing continuous improvement activities (QMS).
• Support QC systems through leadership and active participation in LIMS/SAP and all local area network and SharePoint sites.
• Provide subject matter expertise for LIMS design, implementation, and maintenance for all site activities.
• Support lab analysts regarding maintenance of LIMS/SAP activities.
• Support QC in the control of records, document control, QC data statistical systems, QC reports, and serve as a liaison with others within and outside the QC.
• Support QC in safety and other duties assigned by QC Leader.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a related field.
• 5+ years experience leading Quality Management Systems (QMS) within the manufacturing industry.
• 4+ years of experience in a ISO
  9001/14001/45001 environment.
• ISO 9001 trained.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific findings and recommendations in one-on-one discussions and departmental meetings.
• Excellent technical writing experience in a regulatory environment such as protocols, reports, and SOPs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external stakeholders.
• Solid work ethic and commitment to job completion.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with minimal to no direction and able to adjust based on changing priorities.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office, data analysis software, and other related applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment.

• Experience in a chemical manufacturing industry.
• Experience with a Lab Information Management System (Lab…