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Department: | Operations |
Location: | Zion, IL |
About Us
At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.
Job Summary
Work with and manage all aspects of the Quality Control process for daily operations within the assigned NA region, people, process, and procedures. Ensures optimal performance of Quality Control in all its aspects. Reports on the effectiveness of Quality Control within the organization to the regional site manager. Strives for Continual Improvement of the process, while working closely with other functional groups, such as Plant Operations, QC management, R&D Labs, Product Managers, EH&S, Procurement, and Commercial.
What will you do?
What do we look for?
Key Education or Certification Required:
Bachelor’s degree (B. A. or B.S.) in related technical discipline with experience as a supervisor or in a team lead role preferred. Persons with an education less than a degree must demonstrate five (5) years of successful related experience and training.
Must have successful work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably related to Quality Control of chemical products or technical knowledge of Quality Management and lab instrument.
Required Minimum Number of Years of Relevant Experience:
Five (5) years or equivalent training.
Required Skills and Competencies:
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock, slippery surfaces.
The noise level in the environment is usually moderate; occasionally exposed to loud noise levels.
Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may email OneHR@quakerhoughton.com.