Ascent Industries Co · 3 weeks ago
Quality Assurance Leader
Schaumburg, IL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$0/yr - $100K/yr
7+ years expAscent Industries Co is seeking a Quality Assurance Leader responsible for developing and sustaining an effective Quality Management System across all locations. The role involves leading QMS software deployment, ensuring ISO 9001 compliance, and serving as the primary quality authority for audits and training.
IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain a robust QMS aligned with ISO 9001 and chemical manufacturing best practices
Lead implementation, and own ongoing administration of QMS software (document control, training records, CAPA, change management)
Ensure controlled documentation for SOPs, batch records, specifications, work instructions, and quality records
Standardize quality systems and procedures across all manufacturing sites
Maintain ISO 9001 certification across all applicable sites
Serve as management representative for ISO 9001 and quality system compliance
Monitor standard changes and integrate requirements into the QMS
Ensure quality systems align with applicable chemical manufacturing regulations and industry expectations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, TSCA, REACH, customer-specific requirements)
Lead and support external audits, including ISO certification audits, customer audits, and third-party audits
Plan and conduct internal quality system audits across all sites
Prepare sites for audits, including readiness assessments and corrective action planning
Ensure timely and effective closure of audit findings and nonconformances
Implement a standardized root cause analysis and CAPA methodology across all sites
Ensure effective investigation of quality events, process deviations, off-spec material, and customer complaints
Verify effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions
Promote a risk-based and data-driven approach to quality improvement
Develop and deliver company-wide training on QMS requirements, ISO 9001, document control, deviation management, and RCA methodologies
Ensure personnel are trained and qualified for their roles in accordance with quality and safety requirements
Build a strong culture of quality ownership, compliance, and continuous improvement across operations
Coach site-level quality and operations personnel
Initiates and implements quality assurance improvement activities as appropriate to raise the performance of the company’s quality system
Establishes and implements system for review and improvement of QMS by senior leadership to foster sound quality focused decisions
Interacts with customers to identify opportunities to improve overall service quality and establish feedback with internal stakeholders
Assist Sourcing in quality assessments of supplier performance and establish criteria and rating system for critical suppliers
Other duties as directed by the management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Engineering, Quality, or related field
7+ years of progressive Quality Assurance or Quality Systems experience in chemical or process manufacturing
Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining a QMS in a multi-site manufacturing environment
Prior experience with QMS software implementation and administration
In depth knowledge of ISO9001 compliance related to specialty chemicals
Experience leading internal, external, and customer audits
Proven expertise in root cause analysis and CAPA methodologies
Effective communication and people skills to collaborate across departments
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
Strong training, communication, and leadership skills
Preferred
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or regulated environments
Experience leading organizational change and system rollouts across multiple locations
Familiarity with additional standards (e.g., ISO 14001, IATF 16949, AS9100) is a plus
Knowledge of additional standards or frameworks (e.g., ISO 14001, Responsible Care, GMP)
Familiarity with process safety concepts, management of change (MOC), and risk assessments
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification
Company
Ascent Industries Co
NASDAQ: ACNT Ascent Industries Co.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
J. Bryan Kitchen
Chief Executive Officer
R
Ryan Kavalauskas
Chief Financial Officer
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