PQC Manager

PQC Manager

The PQC Manager manages activities of the Process and Quality Control department. This includes OEE improvements, directing BROC projects, plant/customer technical services, quality assurance, quality control, and analytical support needs of plants and customers. As ISO-9001 and RC/ISO-14001 management representative, this position is responsible for developing, monitoring, maintaining, and auditing the site’s integrated management systems for conformance to documented standards. This role is a key member of the site leadership team.

At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.  
 

 
In your future role as PQC Manager you will 

• Manage the process engineering group and analytical lab including defining minimum job requirements, recruiting, and talent development.
• Coordinate Process Safety Management (PSM) for the site. PSM duties include facility siting study, management of change, hazard studies, and PSM audits.
• Monitor analytical and plant performance to drive OEE, yield, and quality initiatives.
• Provide technical/analytical expertise for internal and external customers on problems arising from manufacture and use of surfactants.
• Manage the ISO 9001 and RC/ISO14001 programs to maintain compliance and continued successful re-certifications.
• Approve/review MLM’s (basic product specifications), RMA’s (return material authorizations) and own raw material approval and spec change approval processes.
• Manage capital projects to meet plant support requirements.
• Understand and help implement the site’s Operating Policy, and HSSE goals and objectives.
• Support and participate in on-going HSSE improvement activities and committees including VPP and BBS.
• Be aware of potential health, safety, security, and environmental impacts in area of responsibility and the consequences if an upset occurs.
• Understand and implement any parts of the Houston Environmental Compliance Plan and Waste Management Plan that apply to area of responsibility.
• Participate in the site’s on-going Pollution Prevention Process.
• Participate and adhere to all applicable government regulations regarding process safety and environmental compliance responsibilities for the site. Nouryon Houston is an OSHA PSM covered site.
• Understand and assist with upkeep of process safety information as required by role.
• Maintain a strong understanding of process safety and PSM management including the OSHA 14 elements of process safety and Nouryon’s 21 building blocks.
• Understand and help implement the site’s Quality Policy, Quality goals and objectives, and the Quality Improvement Process.
• Be fully aware of your specific quality assurance responsibilities.
• Be familiar with site wide document control, internal quality audits, corrective action, non-conforming product, and record keeping procedures.
• Ensure employees under supervision, if applicable, are aware of and are adequately trained in quality procedures.

We believe you bring

• B.S degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or similar discipline.
• 8-10 years of experience in chemical manufacturing environment with prior supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of chemical plant production, operation, design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of SPC/SQC, RAGAGEP, codes, and standards related to chemical plants.
• Familiarity with laboratory operations would be preferred.
• ISO 9001 & RC/ISO 14001 management systems experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of modern analytical chemistry, laboratory automation, and computer familiarization.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Able to wear high top safety shoes, safety glasses, FRCs, and hard hat.

About Nouryon 

 
We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers today. 
 
If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment. 
 
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