Company:INEOS OxideInterested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees share in the ownership of the business and are empowered to make a difference?ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND JOB PURPOSEINEOS Organization:INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products. It comprises 15 businesses each with a major chemical company heritage. Its production network spans 65 manufacturing facilities in 16 countries throughout the world. INEOS products make a significant contribution to saving life, improving health and enhancing standards of living for people around the world. Its businesses produce the raw materials that are essential in the manufacture of a wide variety of goods: from paints to plastics, textiles to technology, and medicines to mobile phones - chemicals manufactured by INEOS enhance almost every aspect of modern life.BUSINESS CONTEXT:The INEOS manufacturing complex consists of three world-class manufacturing plants; ethanolamines, polyglycol and glycol ethers. Collectively, all three plants produce over 500 million pounds per year with sales revenue in excess of $250 million per year. Two of these plants, the polyglycol and glycol ethers plant, are contract manufactured for The Dow Chemical Company. A staff of sixty-two INEOS employees and forty contractors operates the manufacturing plants continuously. With the exception of supplying raw materials, utilities and some technical support, all activities are handled by the staff at the Plaquemine plant. These activities include reaction, distillation/finishing, process control, packaging, loading, quality control/quality assurance, maintenance, safety, environmental, and supply chain activities.Purpose of the Job:The Quality Coordinator oversees the activity of quality assurance including staff, developing, implementing, and maintaining a system of quality and reliability testing for the overall site's products and/or development processes. Environment / Context:The Quality Coordinator position reports directly to the Quality ManagerThis position leads and manages QA personnel to support defined business objectives while interfacing daily with operations, engineering, SHE, quality control, and commercial/business personnel to prioritize activities to meet the performance goalsRESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIESAccountability 1:SHEMost important activitiesThis position - and all positions - with the INEOS Oxide US organization requires that the incumbent commit to learning, following, and practicing INEOS 20 Principles of Process & Behavioral Safety as applicable to the position. These Principles are posted throughout each Oxide facility and each employee must also commit to following INEOS' Life-Saving rules on a daily basis. These are also posted within each Oxide facility.Maintain safety as the highest priority of the plantAdhere to and uphold all safety policies and standards. Routinely collect, report, and address SHE near missesActively participate in and support overall SHE processesAccountability 2:Quality Management SystemsMost important activitiesGuide organization for all aspects of the quality standards (ISO, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)) in support of both INEOS and Dow productsShare responsibility with Quality Manager for evaluation of significance of changes to be implemented in pharmaceutical excipient producing plants (GMP)Manage the personnel and personnel development for Quality AssuranceEnsure the performance of the control program through weekly trend reviews, evaluating for trends and other evidence of non-conformance, ensuring proper corrective actionSupport INEOS specification database modifications in coordination with Technical ServicesPerform procedure review as needed / as assignedManage site ISO/GMP registration and external audit by registrarCoordinate completion and documentation of out of specification (OOS) investigations, including cross reference to OOC program where requiredEnsure timely investigation and corrective action for results from atypical result investigations, including proper documentation of investigation.Share responsibility with Technical Service Manager / Quality Manager to conduct and coordinate Quality Risk assessments,Coordinate quality investigations, dispositions and RCIs through Dow Quality as necessaryDevelop and execute validation plans as required to support the two GMP plantsManage the Condensate quality monitoring programDirect and manage the EOA Product Stability program.Manage the Pest Control ProgramSupport SAP/COA troubleshooting effortsProvide new hire GMP training on requestEnsure Pipelined and DOW-provided raw material quality data is reviewed routinely for deviations requiring investigation / escalation.Support department spend reviews and budget developmentBackup core group responsibilities, including batch record final reviews, where training and time allow.Provide quality module SAP support on a site levelAccountability 3: Quality Audits and ReviewsMost important activitiesCoordinate Internal/External ISO and GMP Quality Audit coordination (customers, internal, registrar, supplier) and Internal Audit ProgramGuide the business through transitions to new quality standards revisionsAudit response collection and submission to appropriate party and entry into CAPA systemParticipate in Production-led Quarterly product quality reviewsSchedule Annual Typicals reviews with Plant engineersCoordinate and manage EOA/DOW internal quality waivers process and EOA external waiver processPerform vendor quality audits at a minimum as scheduled by Technical ServicesManage the effectiveness of the batch record review program.Accountability 4: Personnel Management and DevelopmentMost important activitiesProvide direct supervision and development of Quality Assurance Chemist and Document ControllerProvide personnel evaluation and support for all direct reports and assist with personnel support of indirect reports, including regular coaching/feedbackConduct succession planning for area of responsibilitySKILLS AND COMPETENCIESEducation/ExperienceBachelor's degree in a science-related discipline required, Chemistry preferredAdvanced degree / PhD preferredMinimum of 7 years of progressive Quality and Laboratory experience in a continuously operating manufacturing environmentMinimum of 3-5 years of direct supervisory experience directing the work of a cohesive team. The ability to inspire, motivate and clearly communicate the company's vision and mission to subordinates is a must.Technical SkillsStrong technology skills, including proficiency with SAP system, and ability to learn and stay abreast of industry changes.ISO 9001: 2015 / IPEC or EXCiPACT cGMP comprehension required.Auditor certification strongly preferred.Strong contacts with key vendors, universities, professional associationsStrong organizational and project management skillsUnderstanding of business, process development, and legal challenges and expectations.Behaviorial SkillsAble to work in fast-paced and growing environmentMotivated, self-starter who desires successResponsive to questions and needs in a deadline driven environmentExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work in a team environment, and leverage additional resources as neededDemonstrate flexible and efficient time management and to appropriately prioritize workload based upon organization needsStrongly developed interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.Proven ability to lead diverse groups of people successfully.Possesses a track record of accomplishment in leading roles by driving accountability.ADA PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, VISUAL ACUITY REQUIREMENTS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSInsideSedentary Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.The worker is subject to both environmental conditions that occur inside and outside.OutsideThe worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementINEOS Oxide is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. We strive to ensure equal opportunity for all employees and applicants and make hiring decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.E-VerifyINEOS Oxide participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a system that allows employers to verify the employment eligibility of their employees in the U.S. All new hires at INEOS will be required to confirm their identity and employment authorization through E-Verify.Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance. On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.
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