Albemarle Corporation · 20 hours ago
Regional Quality Manager
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAlbemarle Corporation is committed to transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health. They are seeking a Regional Quality Manager to provide leadership and oversight of quality systems across manufacturing locations, ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate standards while promoting a culture of quality excellence.
ChemicalConstructionCustomer ServiceManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day quality operations across multiple manufacturing plants within the region
Ensure effective implementation, maintenance and compliance of the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with corporate and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 9001, GMP, IATF 16949)
Partner with site teams to ensure consistent application of quality protocols across production, maintenance and packaging operations
Monitor operational consistency in testing, batch record review, change controls, documentation and nonconformance management
Support sites with technical problem-solving, investigations and product release workflows
Standardize site-level quality procedures and ensure alignment with global standards
Coordinate deployment of corporate and global quality programs at the site-level
Prepare sites for regulatory inspections, customer audits and internal assessments; lead routine audit activities and closure of findings
Oversee effective management of nonconformances, CAPAs, and deviations to ensure timely and sustainable resolution
Define tools, criteria and systems to measure and improve QMS effectiveness across the region
Ensure alignment of key objectives with business, operations and corporate strategies
Analyze performance data and quality metrics to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities
Establish and track KPIs that measure system performance and drive improvement
Report on quality metrics and manage quality improvement roadmaps
Drive reduction in deviation rates, improvement in process capability and higher Right-First-Time performance
Promote and coach structured problem-solving methods (5 Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC)
Facilitate sharing of lessons learned and best practices across manufacturing sites
Lead or sponsor cross-functional teams to deliver regional improvement initiatives
Be knowledgeable in customer requirements, industry/environmental regulations, and competitive capabilities
Manage regional customer complaints, ensuring robust root cause analysis and effective corrective and preventive actions
Collaborate with Commercial teams to ensure product and process changes meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements
Support customer audits, visits, and quality performance reviews to build trust and credibility
Represent quality in customer contract negotiations by assessing risk and ensuring alignment with quality standards
Work with external suppliers to ensure consistent quality standards and protocols exist and are followed rigorously for raw materials, supplies, and packaging products
Define & assess Suppliers’ performance to standards or expectations together with the appropriate Supply Chain support departments
Lead and develop site Quality Managers, Quality Engineers, and specialists across the region
Build capability through coaching, mentoring and structured development plans
Identify strengths and development needs across the team. Ensure appropriate training, tools and resources are in place
Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement across the region
Build and maintain a strong network across Manufacturing, Process Technology, Commercial, Supply Chain, Global Quality and Regional Quality Peers
Model and reinforce Albemarle’s values and safety-first culture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry or Quality Management; Master's Degree a plus
Greater than 8 years' experience in Quality in a global manufacturing environment
Greater than 6 years' experience leading professional teams
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and industry standards, including ISO 17025 and IATF 16949
Demonstrated experience managing audits, CAPA programs, and quality improvement projects
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally
Preferred
Cross-cultural sensitivity and global business mind-set
Strong team-building, influencing, facilitation and coaching skills
Ability to build and maintain customer and supplier relationships, while protecting Albemarle's needs and intellectual property
Business acumen, Customer focus, understanding of the industry and customer expectations
Data-based decision making, Analytical thinking
Strong technical foundation in chemical manufacturing
Skilled in solving plant-level issues (variability, contamination, OOS, specification drift)
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
Company
Albemarle Corporation
Albemarle leads the world in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.24BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseUS Department of Energy
2024-03-04Post Ipo Equity· $2B
2023-09-12Grant· $90M
2022-10-19Grant· $150M
Leadership Team
Jerry Kent Masters
Chief Executive Officer
Mark Mummert
Chief Operations Officer
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