Sun Careers Title :- $110k-$125k

Day shift

Quality Manager

Location: Kankakee, IL
Department: Quality Control / Laboratory
Reports To: Manufacturing Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The Quality Manager leads the Quality Control Laboratory and oversees quality programs to ensure products consistently meet company and customer specifications. This role is responsible for laboratory operations, product quality, continuous improvement initiatives, customer complaint resolution, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all quality control and laboratory activities, including testing, batch approvals, and quality documentation.
• Analyze quality data and product specifications to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Investigate product quality issues, customer complaints, and rejected batches; implement corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve quality procedures, records, and Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using quality management and statistical process control (SPC) tools.
• Monitor raw materials and manufacturing processes to proactively identify and resolve quality concerns.
• Ensure compliance with ISO calibration requirements and company quality standards.
• Generate quality reports and support quality-related SAP processes and training.
• Collaborate with Production, Technical, Sales, and Customer Service teams to support product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate laboratory personnel.
• Promote and enforce a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety requirements.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Chemistry, Quality, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with ink quality control and formulation preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with quality systems, SPC methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• SAP experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.

This position offers the opportunity to lead quality initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and play a critical role in delivering high-quality products and customer satisfaction.

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

Note: The base pay range listed is a good-faith estimate of what Sun Chemical may offer to new hires for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), relevant experience, education, certifications, and alignment with the minimum job qualifications. Additional considerations may include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity within Sun Chemical.