Quality Manager, Chemical Manufacturing

• Ensure all processes, designs, manufacturing, operating procedures and test methods adhere to company, regulatory and site safety requirements.
• Provide technical and quality guidance to oversee qualifications and validations while working closely with Corporate Quality, Engineering, RD&E, and local Manufacturing.
• Be the local representative for regulatory and trade agencies (Health Canada, ISO, NSF, or similar) including internal and external audits
• Lead the plant Progressive Quality (PQ) pillar for TPM
• Provide overall leadership for ISO 9001 & Good Manufacturing Practices at all manufacturing and warehousing locations supported.
• Work cooperatively with Manufacturing, Distribution, Engineering, RD&E and Corporate MPDQ to lead root cause investigations and implement processes to resolve and prevent issues
• Drive improvements to the manufacturing plant processes, procedures, raw materials and products including the QA lab.
• Directs, assists, and provide resources for troubleshooting batches for process and/or raw material related issues.
• Generate, implement and lead programs to improve quality indicators and plant performance, in line with cost, investment and service goals.
• Ensure raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, plant equipment and distribution activities meet specifications
• Provide training and auditing tools for Manufacturing and Distribution associates
• Responsible for staffing, developing, and creating a safe work environment for all department staff.
• Follows-up on complaints from customers to identify causes of product performance problems and makes appropriate recommendations and corrections.
• Represents the plant on all internal/external audits and ensures compliance with quality related regulatory issues (Health Canada, GMP’s, etc.).
• Qualifies vendors of alternate materials and sources to optimize quality, performance and manufacturing costs. This will include specification review and analysis, and coordinating between purchasing and RD&E.
• Works with Purchasing to qualify and rate local vendors of raw materials, packaging materials and finished goods.

• BS Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related
• 4+ years working in a Quality Assurance or Process/Production Engineering role in a chemical or regulated environment
• 3+ years experience supervising technical staff
• Working knowledge of GMP’s and Process Engineering for regulated products
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Systems
• Knowledge and experience with external Audits
• Strong communication and presentation skills required
• Experience in a Consumer Products industry with hygienic design standards
• Experience or knowledge of continuous improvement programs

• Plant Location: Mississauga, ON (Tomken/Timberlea)
• Candidate must reside in: Greater Toronto Area

• The position involves monitoring production on the Plant floor and involves working in an office setting, using a computer and telephone.
• Work is carried out in a production and lab environment with exposure to disagreeable elements of the plant such as noise, temperature and occasional exposure to chemicals. Adherence to safety protocols will be required.
• Occasional travel to the US for training/meetings will be required.

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