Location: Greater St. Louis, MO
Work Setting: On-site, Monday–Friday, full-time
Compensation: $110,000–$130,000 + 6% annual target bonus
Job Summary:
We’re hiring a Quality Manager to lead our site’s Quality department, oversee lab operations, and drive cross-functional improvement initiatives. This is a strategic leadership role focused on delivering consistent, compliant, and customer-aligned quality outcomes at a specialty manufacturing site with global reach.
You’ll own the plant’s quality systems—from ISO governance to complaint resolution—while championing lab modernization, process improvements, and data-driven problem solving. If you're ready to bring clarity, accountability, and rigor to a fast-paced operation, this is your opportunity to lead change from the front line.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage all lab operations, ensuring accurate and consistent testing standards
- Coach and mentor lab and quality team members, elevating internal capability and performance
- Drive lab upgrades, calibration systems, and process discipline across testing methodologies
- Oversee the full customer complaint lifecycle, from intake to root cause and corrective action
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using tools like FMEA, 5 Why, and RCA
- Maintain and improve ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001, 50001) while completing internal auditing on all certification systems
- Monitor and report on quality KPIs monthly, identifying trends and implementing countermeasures
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain and Operations to reduce off-spec inventory
- Lead audits and customer visits, serving as the site’s quality representative
What You Bring
- 5+ years in chemical or specialty manufacturing industries
- Previous leadership over quality or lab teams
- Deep experience with ISO standards and audit readiness
- SAP prior experience and knowledge is a plus.
- Demonstrated use of quality tools (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, SPC, Kaizen, etc.)
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline (required)
- Six Sigma or ISO auditor certification a plus/not required
Skills & Tools
- Proficiency with quality management systems and statistical analysis software
- Strong communication, root cause analysis, and cross-functional leadership skills
- Adaptable mindset with a continuous improvement and modernization focus
Why Join Us?
- Lead the charge in building a stronger quality culture and modernizing systems
- Partner directly with site and global leadership on high-impact quality initiatives
- Join a stable, global manufacturer with deep industry roots and strong growth ambitions
Apply now to bring your leadership and quality expertise to a plant where your impact will be seen, measured, and valued.