Quality Manager

Join Ecolab in this Quality Manager role where you will be the Quality leader for one of our leading manufacturing plants in McDonough, GA.
As our Quality Manager, you will be responsible for developing, establishing, and maintaining the quality systems, programs, policies, processes, procedures, and controls to ensure that the Garland facility conforms to ISO standards, EPA & FDA regulations, customer requirements, and Ecolab standards.  

The Quality Manager develops strategies for product and/or technology platforms, defining improved equipment and operational standards that can optimize future safety, efficiency, quality, and costs. This person will deploy and roll out best practices through collaboration with RD&E and supply chain leaders, and is the local leader for plant quality incidents, interacting closely with corporate, to drive resolution and corrective action.

What’s in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth

• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

What You Will Do:

• Implement, maintain, and comply with facility/corporate quality systems including ISO, EPA & FDA regulations

• Interface with company management to establish and maintain company Quality Policy and facility goals.

• Lead / Host external agency, customer, and internal audits of the facility and related warehouses.

• Oversee site-level quarterly Quality Steering Committee Meetings and Annual Management Review for facility compliance and assurance of policies and procedures as well as associated inputs and outputs of the meeting (site-level metrics).

• Accountable for driving Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) efficiencies in the Quality Department and for Pillar leadership and/or participation

• Responsible for managing and developing direct reports

• Responsible for creating/reviewing/approving all plant Quality purchases/ expenses.

• Address quality, service, and cost issues at the site level to assure customer satisfaction and compliance to regulations.

• Oversee site-level management of quality system elements for: Incoming Inspection, In-Process (WIP) Inspection, Finished Goods release for distribution, CAPA System, Feedback / Customer Complaints, Internal Audit Program, Control of Non-Conforming Materials/Products and Quarantine Inventory, and Calibration Program.

• Responsible for developing/revising applicable standard operating procedures and work instructions specific to responsibilities within the Quality department as needed.

• Responsible for compliance with regulatory and ISO training requirements.

• Provide input into department budget, hiring and annual budgeting processes

• Oversee any investigations into process deviations and determine appropriate disposition as needed and assure compliance with quality system requirements.

• Oversee the functioning of the Quality Lab and ensure it meets the Ecolab and applicable standards.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Details:

• Full-time onsite, McDonough GA

• Must be able to work in an office and manufacturing environment – standing, sitting, kneeling, crouching, walking and lifting are all physical demands required in this role

• Must be comfortable within both the office environment where there is moderate noise and controlled climate as well as a manufacturing setting where you will be regularly exposed to moving equipment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field including Biology, Microbiology and/or Chemistry

• 7+ years quality experience in manufacturing or RDE

• 3+ years supervising a technical staff

• Experience in a continuous improvement environment (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM and/or 5S – certification preferred)

• Knowledge of ISO 9001

• Strong communication and presentation skills required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a technical field including Engineering, Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry

• Project management experience

• Experience working in a matrix organization

• Certified Quality Auditor Certification (ASQ CQA)

• Certified Manager of Quality Certification (ASQ CQM/OE)

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certified

• Knowledge of or experience deploying TPM