Job Type: Full-time / On-site
Shift + Hours: 1st Shift
Location: Deer Park, TX or Wickliffe, Ohio
Travel: About 30%
How You'll Make an ImpactAs a
Sr. Manager, Global Quality Systems you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving specialty chemical solutions forward. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.
The Sr Manager, Global Quality Systems is a global enterprise leader responsible for shaping, standardizing, and continuously improving Lubrizol's Quality Management System (QMS). This role drives the strategic vision for a unified One Lubrizol QMS, ensuring risk-based management, compliance with global standards, operational excellence, and fulfillment of customer-specific requirements-including OEM expectations.
This role leads regional QMS leaders globally, supports all Lubrizol manufacturing sites across LZA and LZAM, and directly influences enterprise quality strategy, policy, and performance.
In this role, you will:
- Set global QMS strategy, define One Lubrizol QMS vision, and deploy global standardization goals.
- Harmonize LZA and LZAM quality standards including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, EFfCI, IPEC GMP/Excipact, Kosher, and Halal requirements.
- Lead global Regional QMS Managers; ensure consistent QMS maturity development across all manufacturing sites.
- Oversee global audit readiness: customer audits, internal audits, and recertification audits; lead audit response strategy.
- Manage QMS documentation systems, SAP Q Module, Incident Management, non-conformance processes, and IATF documentation such as PPAP and PSW.
Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical), Operations Management, or related technical field.
- Minimum 10 years QMS leadership experience in the chemical industry or technically equivalent environment.
- Minimum 5 years leading international teams.
- Global QMS auditing experience and ability to travel internationally.
- Expertise with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, EFfCI, IPEC GMP/Excipact, Kosher, and Halal standards.
- Experience serving as QMS internal auditor.
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills at all organizational levels.
- Proven ability to lead complex customer audits and interactions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Working knowledge of SAP Quality and Incident Management modules.
- Fluency in English
- Strategic mindset with global orientation; collaborative and influential leadership style.
Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward - Familiarity with CRM and global customer support ERP platforms.
Your Work EnvironmentAt Lubrizol, we're committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work-whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:
- Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
- Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
- Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
- Occasional lifting or movement of materials
- Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards
We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.
Benefits that Empower You- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
- 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
- Flexible work environment
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career and professional growth
- Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement
Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!
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