What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Manager position at Huber Engineered Materials?
Portfolio Business: Huber Engineered Materials
J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.
J.M. Huber is comprised of three portfolio businesses. This role will work within Huber Engineered Materials, specifically with our recent acquisition, Active Minerals International.
Position Summary:
This position will coordinate activities of mining, production and quality analysis through developing mine plans, statistical analysis of in-process material and finished product conformance to specifications. Work with Geologist, Corporate QMS, Operations, Customer Service, Sales, etc to optimize product quality and customer satisfaction. Coordinate with other functions to identify opportunities to improve the quality management system, understand the interactions between the processes and assist process owners with documentation of processes for effective operation and control. Coordinate and support QMS training activities.
Essential Functions:
- Provide effective communication and direction to all employees under responsibilities.
- Provide testing and technical support for the mining, production and packaging operations.
- Identify critical quality parameters based on customer specifications and production rates.
- Insure appropriate and timely test results are being generated to minimize or eliminate the production of non-conforming product.
- Monitor results to ensure continual improvement goals are met. Report metrics to management as required.
- Develop, coordinate and/or support crude testing and control program as needed at particular site.
- Oversee labs to ensure effective calibrations, test methods and training, instrument maintenance, lab supplies, etc.
- Support plant trials or other special projects at various locations as directed by management.
- Evaluate CAPAs for corrective or preventative actions, repetitive issues noted in meetings, emails, discussions, plant observations, etc
- Evaluate Quality Data for trends related to customer complaints, internal processes and communicate team members in a timely manner.
- Initiate and investigate root causes of CAPA cases when applicable and use independent judgment and discretion to resolve significant concerns.
- Develop and maintain reports and dashboards as required
- Coordinate document development and review
- Coach and mentor process owners to understand and sustain the Quality Management System.
- Set SMART Goals (Specific, Measurable, Aligned/Agreed, Relevant, & Timely), provide monthly coaching, and evaluate performance of team.
- Adhere to all QMS procedures and documentation as applicable to position and department, and as required by ISO.
- Other projects and duties as assigned
Job Requirements and Skill Sets:
- Bachelor degree in chemistry, geology, civil engineering or related fields is preferred but not required depending on work experience.
- 2-3 years of experience in a laboratory setting or geological or engineering field.
- Respirator Fit Test is required at hire; no facial hair can interfere with the seal of the respirator during the test and annual fit test screening.
- Must be able to commute between our Quincy, FL and Climax, GA locations.
Nice to Haves:
- General working knowledge of MSHA safety regulations.
