Quality Manager - Chemical Manufacturer | Waukegan, IL

Location: Waukegan
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Quality Manager to lead and maintain the site's Quality Management System, oversee the daily activities of the QA/QC team, and ensure adherence to quality certifications and audit requirements. This position plays a key role in developing and expanding the Quality Department. Client Details Our client offers high-performance, naturally derived solutions that tackle complex technical challenges while aligning with brand goals. Backed by deep expertise in chemistry and real-world applications, they provide a broad portfolio of sustainable ingredients and formulations derived from renewable oils, fats, and their derivatives. Their products support a wide range of industries, including beauty and personal care, food, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, surface treatments, and other industrial sectors. Description To develop, update and lead the site Quality Management System to ensure the site maintains its quality registrations e.g. ISO 9000 and FSSC 22000/ 22002 with GFSI status. To lead and actively participate in the site's internal auditor program for ISO 9000 Quality so it meets all quality and customer standards. Provide coaching as needed for auditors and new auditors. To assist all departments to ensure quality procedures, documents and actions are renewed/completed or updated in a timely fashion consistent with the QMS. To make input to quality control to help achieve and maintain best practices and high standards. To carry out all activities in a safe and professional manner following Company procedures to ensure that all work is properly done and documented. Collaborate and partner with cross functional teams to ensure best results are delivered. Please apply below, if you're resume looks to fit in with the criteria. From there, Ben Aldrich from Michael Page will reach out in the next 48 hours if deemed a fit! Profile Bachelors Degree in Chemistry Strong leadership experience with a proven ability to manage teams and foster collaboration. In-depth knowledge of ISO 9000, cGMP, IPEC, COSMOS, RSPO and relevant certification standards. Proven success in regulatory compliance, quality audits, and managing customer/regulatory inquiries. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. Sponsorship not provided Job Offer Salary up to $140,000 Bonus eligible Medical, HSA, dental, vision 401(k) with company match Life Insurance MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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