Imerys
The Quality Manager will manage the quality assurance and quality control for the Lompoc site and support the plant to improve process capability. This role is responsible for the consistent quality of the Lompoc products; internal, customer and supplier product specifications, quality audits and corrective action plans; and direct management of the Quality Control lab and Quality Management System at the Lompoc plant.
Responsibilities
Reduce waste and improve productivity at all plants through production process control and automation initiatives.
Investigate and resolve key problems arising from customer complaints, recurring quality problems, process capability analyses and change control issues.
Maintains and improves the quality management system (including certifications) for the Lompoc site. Participates in certification and customer audits and ensures follow up on corrective action plans.
Leads the local Quality team, direct supervision of up to 9 Lab Technicians, with budget and people management responsibility for the Lompoc QC lab.
Supports plant initiatives to improve process capability.
Reports the site quality KPIs, writes and controls quality policy/process documents, provides the data for CpK calculations to Powder Mill and Satellite plants.
Conducts audits of, and qualifies, key suppliers.
Ensures products meet regulatory standards.
Identifies and supports development of automated QC testing.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related degree
Demonstrated leadership experience
Experience: Minimum 5 years in Quality, Chemist, Engineering or production-related position(s) in industrial minerals industry
Language: Must be able to speak, read and write fluently in English. Fluency in Spanish is preferable
SAP Knowledge: Demonstrated previous experience with SAP. Knowledge of the Expanded Warehouse Management system is a plus.
Liaison: Ability to work well in cross-functional groups without direct management authority
California Salary Range: $100,000 - $128,000 base salary
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Quality Assurance and Engineering
Industries: Mining
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Responsibilities
Reduce waste and improve productivity at all plants through production process control and automation initiatives.
Investigate and resolve key problems arising from customer complaints, recurring quality problems, process capability analyses and change control issues.
Maintains and improves the quality management system (including certifications) for the Lompoc site. Participates in certification and customer audits and ensures follow up on corrective action plans.
Leads the local Quality team, direct supervision of up to 9 Lab Technicians, with budget and people management responsibility for the Lompoc QC lab.
Supports plant initiatives to improve process capability.
Reports the site quality KPIs, writes and controls quality policy/process documents, provides the data for CpK calculations to Powder Mill and Satellite plants.
Conducts audits of, and qualifies, key suppliers.
Ensures products meet regulatory standards.
Identifies and supports development of automated QC testing.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related degree
Demonstrated leadership experience
Experience: Minimum 5 years in Quality, Chemist, Engineering or production-related position(s) in industrial minerals industry
Language: Must be able to speak, read and write fluently in English. Fluency in Spanish is preferable
SAP Knowledge: Demonstrated previous experience with SAP. Knowledge of the Expanded Warehouse Management system is a plus.
Liaison: Ability to work well in cross-functional groups without direct management authority
California Salary Range: $100,000 - $128,000 base salary
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Quality Assurance and Engineering
Industries: Mining
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