Quality Manager

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Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people's lives? Meet Ingevity.

At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.

Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person's unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.

Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we'd love for you to join Ingevity!

How you will impact Ingevity:

• Safety: Supervise and promote safe practices and work environment in all activities. Conduct safety stand downs, as needed, and lead all safety improvements or issues with a sense of care and urgency for the lab personnel.
• Leadership: Supervise the performance of the lab personnel to ensure the integrity of all tests, related equipment, and people resources. Serve as a central point of contact for quality assurance and the quality management system for other departments/locations in the organization.
• Manage day-to-day activities for the lab based on company and departmental priorities.
• Treat issues related to customer needs or delivery with a sense of urgency while still maintaining a high standard of test accuracy and results.
• Demonstrate ability to coach, mentor, and help improve laboratory personnel skill sets. Set the example for attitude and professionalism.
• Be a servant leader by setting the direction for the area and providing the resources and support the personnel need to achieve results.
• Teamwork: Promote good team work skills within and outside of the quality department. Convey an attitude of service while holding individuals accountable for daily tasks. Help lead lab personnel to continuously challenge and improve departmental standards, skill sets, and the flow and efficiency of lab activities. Lead 5S efforts.
• Communication: Effectively communicate information to appropriate individuals in a timely manner. Verify and clarify the needs of internal and external customer base for job assignments.

• Create dialogue with other team members to draw ideas and viewpoints on activities. Actively listen to the needs of the lab personnel and effectively communicate them to the plant manager, operations manager and other departments, where appropriate.
• Collaborate with plant managers and provide support as appropriate.
• Technical: Demonstrate basic skills in quality. These include but are not limited to the following: Establishment and execution of laboratory techniques and equipment, development of testing and daily reports, understanding of data accuracy and precision, understanding of calibration procedures and gage reliability, inspection and containment of defective product, understanding of SPC, ability to write, revise, and issue SOPs, and internal concessions.

• Monitor and support QC laboratory data systems, such as SAP and other databases.
• Troubleshoot and problem solverelated to lab equipment, procedures and quality processes.
• Maintain documentation of lab related quality systems and implement procedures, to include training of laboratory personnel.
• Ensure all lab systems meet quality system requirements for any certification entities.
• Self-Development: Personally committed to actively improve personal performance and knowledge (via education, professional memberships, recertification).

Additional Responsibilities:

• Establish accurate and achievable goals to quantify continuous improvement and monitor progress,
• Maintain and improve established SPC systems,
• Perform annual MSA (Measurement System Analysis) for testing instrumentation, systems and procedures,
• Maintain supply inventories and equipment for the laboratory.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering, or Quality is required.
• 5+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is required.
• Prior leadership/supervisory experience is required.
• Knowledge and experience in paint, coatings or thermoplastics preferred.
• Good understanding of quality systems and lab experience are required.
• Computer proficiency with MS: Word and Excel are required.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities.
• Hands-on experience with SPC/SQC.
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus
• The position location is required to be at the Greenville, Alabama, with up to 20% travel (if needed)

Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect - a culture where everyone belongs.

Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.