Job DescriptionStepan is currently seeking a Quality Manager to join our Leadership team in our Manufacturing facility in Anaheim, CA. 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: $103,000 - $160,000The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.
At Stepan Company our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Discretionary Bonus
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401K with Match
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Reactions - Recognition Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Stepan Company does not accept or retain unsolicited resumes or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 
