Quality Assurance Manager II

Job Description

Stepan is currently seeking a Quality Manager to join our Leadership team in our Manufacturing facility in Anaheim, CA, reporting to the Regional Quality Manager. This position will be responsible for quality of products and services by driving quality assurance and quality control, operational and compliance excellence, and continuous improvement philosophies throughout the line organization. The candidate will integrate key practices into the manufacturing foundation to meet internal and external customers’ expectations and represent the “Voice of the Customer”. In addition, up to 6 lab technicians directly report to the Quality Manager.

Responsibilites:

• Safety: Responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the quality department.
• QA & QC: Responsible for Quality Assurance and Quality Control on site and the monitoring and maintenance of the ISO 9001 and HOQ (House of Quality) system. People:
• Accomplishes objectives through high quality recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, and performance management of employees.
• Financial: Ensure delivery on budget fixed cost performance and identify and drive cost reduction opportunities for plant Regulatory and Policy Compliance: Understand all applicable regulations and policies and assures compliance.
• Strategy development and customer focus On-call support (off-hours and weekend) and up to 15% travelling as needed

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in manufacturing in chemical industry (surfactants and person care product manufacturing preferred)
• 5 years of supervisory experience
• Knowledge and experience with implementation, maintenance, and audit of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 or similar)
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, and to manage cross functional teams. SQC, SPC, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related required

Pay Range: $101,000 - $136,000

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Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 22 global manufacturing locations and over 2,500 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.