Evansville, IN, US
12 days ago
Quality Manager
Quality Manager City Evansville State/Province Indiana Posted Date 9 hours ago(6/18/2024 3:41 PM) Overview:

Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and had 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

Responsibilities: Ensures product/process integrity for compounding operation using performance monitoring and improvement programs.Takes ownership for overall quality performance of the site.Performs regular reviews with manufacturing and warehouses on all their non-conformances and leads team through Root cause, Corrective action, Preventive Action through the Quality Improvement Team (QIT) program.Performs periodic process audits / gap assessments to address gaps, nonconformances and escapees.Addresses customer issues/quality notifications (QNs) in a timely manner with emphasizing on-going monitoring and performance improvements. Ensures all Customer QNs have a robust corrective action plan completed quickly (CAPA / 8D).Reduces non-conformances from the plant and works with cross-functional team to eliminate repeat QNs and issues from production.Implements actions from root cause investigation and corrective/preventive actions and ensures CAPA/8D is completed on all nonconformances.Ensures containment activities are performed when a nonconformance is discovered to prevent repeat escapees.Generates continuous improvement ideas to help improve and increase efficiency / productivity / reduce waste in our internal processes.Supports any customer audits, cost reduction activities, performing lessons learned and best practice sharing within teams.Periodic reporting of quality issues, performance and metrics to management and team members.Leads registrar certification audits.Participates in formulating quality standards, policies, programs, plans, procedures, and practices.Performs semi-complex statistical analysis as related to quality. Supports in the analysis of production limitations and problems for continuous improvement opportunities.Participates in the implementation of Quality Management Systems and Techniques (QMST).Conducts internal audits and/or surveys/assessment to determine acceptability of quality controls. Participates and leads internal audits.Writes internal procedures or processes as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Math, Science, or related discipline required.Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Quality Engineering / Quality Assurance especially in automotive molding preferred.Minimum 5 years of experience facilitating or participating in root cause investigations preferred.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.Trouble shooting and problem-solving skills required.Good analytical skills, self-directing and ability to proceed with minimal direction and information, good data mining skills and computer skills, ability to self-learn, good networking skills.Internal Auditor Certification or capability to obtain within 1 year.Good knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 17025 and IATF 16949 standards. Practical understanding of Management Systems. Understanding of GMP and UL requirements preferred.Self-starter, motivated with ability influence others.Resilient, optimistic and open to change.Excellent conflict resolution skills and demonstrated experience in working with multi-disciplinary and multi-level teams.Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.Lean/6-Sigma Certification preferred. Experience with AIAG and VDA is preferred.Knowledge of compounding preferred.Basic knowledge of SAP preferred.
Celanese is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Celanese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.


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