Formerra · 5 hours ago
Quality and Regulatory Compliance Manager
Romeoville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expFormerra is a preeminent distributor of engineered materials, connecting the world’s leading polymer producers with thousands of OEMs and brand owners across various markets. The Quality and Regulatory Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing Formerra’s Quality Management System, managing regulatory compliance, and leading a team of quality specialists to drive quality improvement initiatives.
Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead Formerra’s quality team; instill quality knowledge, and process adherence and improvement throughout the organization
Perform on-going assessments of Formerra’s quality system effectiveness. Develop long-range vision based on identified performance gaps, emerging customer requirements and external benchmarking. Formerra’s quality system includes corrective and preventive action, internal auditing, document control, control of records, process control, cost of quality, lab testing, etc
Manage Formerra’s customer complaints and related processes. Determine acceptable level, severity, and close rate of customer complaints and drive desired results. Evaluate overall effectiveness and application by identifying trends and common issues; develop plans to address
Develop and maintain quality metrics, along with methods for the communication of results through executive dashboards and reports. Recommend and implement corrective actions where required
Define and implement root cause analysis processes, and enable assignment of financial responsibility to our material suppliers, logistics partners, or customers as appropriate
Manage Formerra’s central certifications (i.e. ISO) and related processes, and ensure all sites are meeting the standard
Evaluate and monitor (and participate as required in) all external customer quality audits to gather the collective voice of our customers and their needs. Coordinate investigation of evolving trends and related gaps and structure a plan to address
Interface with senior leaders by providing guidance on how to improve quality systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelors' Degree in Business, Engineering, or related degree required
Must be a consistent high performer with demonstrated leadership capabilities. Able to work in a team environment
Ability to coach and train others
Demonstrated analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to effectively present in front of senior leadership
This position requires strong computer and analytical skills combined with the ability to manage large amounts of quantitative data
Must have demonstrated mastery of quality tools and processes, especially within the framework of Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC and Lean)
Expertise in ISO 9001 quality system standard. Knowledge of ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 13485 is helpful
Solid business acumen and a background enabling a detailed understanding of multi-functional business issues
Strong cultural awareness; able to work across the globe
3 -5 years in a quality or process improvement role
Minimum of five years' experience in a manufacturing business. Cross functional experience highly preferred
Legal authorization to work in the US is required
Preferred
Master's Degree: MBA preferred
ASQ Certified Quality Auditor
ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/ Organization Excellence
Company
Formerra
Formerra is an innovative provider of better surface solutions for the world's most prestigious owners and producers.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Cathy Dodd
CEO / Board Member
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