Assistant Supervisor, Quality

Assistant Supervisor, Quality

 

Location: Bay City TX, United States (US)
Job Function: Environment, Safety, Health & Quality
Career Level: Professionals
Company: Roehm America LLC

 

WHO WE ARE

We are a leading supplier of methacrylate chemistry. As a global company with around 2,900 employees, we are represented on four continents. We serve a global market with our MERACRYL® methacrylates and PMMA molding compounds under the PLEXIGLAS® brand (in the Americas registered under the trademark ACRYLITE®), which we manufacture in our worldwide production network. Our products supply growth markets including the automotive, construction, and medical technology industries.

 

Röhm is committed to operating with social responsibility, and sustainability forms an integral part of our business strategy. We view our employees as our strength, and we value diversity and inclusion. If you thrive in an environment where individual contributions are both visible and recognized, Röhm may be right for you.

 

WHAT THE ROLE DELIVERS 

 

The Assistant Supervisor, Quality will support the incumbent Quality Supervisor in the development, implementation, control, and distribution of all quality practices, standards, methodologies, and metrics. This position will gradually assume supervisory responsibility for Lab Technicians. This position will work with the existing Quality Supervisor to develop an understanding of Roehm Quality standards and best practices with the expectation of assuming the Quality Supervisor role upon the end of the incumbent’s US based assignment. This role will additionally support, guide & proactively work with all directors, managers, supervisors, and employees to maintain and improve the continuous improvement program. This position will support efforts to implement ISO and RC quality standards for the Roehm America LLC Production Site in Bay City, Texas.

 WHAT YOU WILL DO

 

• Work with the Quality Supervisor to support development, implementation, control, and distribution of all Quality practices, universally applied standards, methodologies, and metrics. Additionally, this role will support development and maintenance of the Quality portion of the Roehm Bay City Production Site document management system. Ensure that the quality requirements of our customers, company and regulatory agencies are fully understood and achieved.

• Gradually assume oversight and direction of Quality department staff. Identify Quality team strengths and development needs as well as opportunities to develop talent.
• Ensure equipment is set up to Roehm Quality specifications, including calibrating equipment, ensuring a routine schedule is established for preventive maintenance, and Quality staff are trained and competent in these activities.
• Support identification of key issues relating to quality and drive continuous improvement activities across the organization.

• Assist the Quality Supervisor to develop, implement and manage quality KPI’s and review and partner with site leadership to assess ongoing performance.
• Perform ISO/RC internal audits, Quality reporting metrics, department incident investigations, and support Bay City Production Site goals.

• In coordination with the Quality Supervisor review quality complaints to ensure that appropriate corrective actions have been implemented to prevent a recurrence. Champion the root cause analysis concept.
• Support the implementation of all relevant procedures described in the Global QM System and ensure compliance. Ensure that all in-house systems are updated, revised and modified to meet the needs of external certification bodies.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING  

 

• Bachelors or more advanced degree in Chemistry or a related discipline.
• 3 or more years of experience in a leadership role in the area of Quality.
• Experience in the chemical, plastics, or pharmaceutical manufacturing fields desired. Quality certification(s) preferred.
• A demonstrated track record of accomplishment in quality improvement.
• Experience utilizing a LIMS Quality management applicati