Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. POSITION SUMMARY: The Quality Supervisor will be reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager and will be responsible to provide technical support regarding the chemistry of products, adherence to quality specifications, regulatory and environmental compliance. The Quality Supervisor will also perform day to day coordination of the QA Lab, perform chemical testing and analysis, and provide batch adjustments as necessary. In addition, the Quality Supervisor will tabulate and summarize a variety of data and must actively participate and comply with our Health and Environmental program, GMP, ISO certifications including training initiatives and following all policies and procedures. The Quality Supervisor works in a team environment and is required to assist others as necessary. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversees the QA activities as Quality Supervisor to ensure smooth operation and provide assistance and guidance as required for stakeholders, help set priorities for the lab staff and help work through daily difficulties
- Conduct multiple audits such as Behavior Based Safety, Gemba, ISO, Production Line Audits and report findings to QA Manager
- Provide input for review of team members
- Drive continuous improvement activity using lean tools such as leading root cause investigations, kaizen events and poke yokes.
- Collaboration with Corporate Quality Assurance, Plant Management, Production Teams, and QA Technicians within Diversey.
- Provide daily production support which includes wet chemistry, analysis and technical support
- Provide support to the plant with regard to waste minimization, environmental compliance, regulatory compliance, and timely dispositions of returns, discrepant product and materials.
- Maximize batch making efficiency by continuously improving and implementing BOM revisions
- Utilize SPC methods in Data Collection, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective/Prevention action effectiveness, and Cost Saving/Avoidance Analysis
- Perform GMP and ISO 9001& ISO 14001 audits as scheduled
- Communicate with R&D and Regulatory Department for process improvements as well as adjustments which are out of compliance for both the mixing area (products) and packaged goods.
- Promote a culture of scientific excellence, multidisciplinary problem solving, teamwork, consistency, flexibility, execution, quality and effective communication
- Participate in continuous improvement activities such as 5 Why investigations, Kaizen, TPM
- Employ safe work habits and complies with all applicable Solenis safety requirements and policies
- Attends daily meetings to report out lab activities
- Ability to change shifts to cover vacation and needs of the business
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Post-Secondary education in Chemistry or related field
- Minimum 8 years in manufacturing
- 2+ year's experience in cGMP environment (FDA and/or Health Canada)
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: - Previous crew leading/supervision experience required (3+ years)
- Knowledge and experience in Microbiology principles as well as hands on experience in a microbiology lab preferred.
- Experience with variety of analytical techniques, method development and validation
- Experience working in an analytical laboratory
- Working knowledge of SAP ERP system
- Advance knowledge of MS office
- Experienced using Lean Tools such as 5 Why analysis, Kaizens, PM, Kan Ban, Poke Yoke.
- Expertise in chromatographic quantitation techniques including HPLC and GC
- Excellent organization/multitasking, communication and analytical skills
- Ability to work under aggressive timelines and multiple task assignments
- Self-starter with ability to work in a collaborative team environment
REPORTING LINE Reports to QA Manager
DIRECT REPORTS 13 We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you. At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team. Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at ...@solenis.com