Quality Manager

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Hire Type: Direct Hire

Location: Broadview, IL 60155

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance

Salary Range: $80k-$95k

Annual performance bonus, long term incentive opportunity as the role expands

Job Duties:

Refine ISO 9001 processes and prepare to integrate ISO 14001 / 45001 elements as the EHS scope expands.

Perform routine offline/online checks on automated compounding lines and maintain lab instruments/calibration records.

Drive 8D/5 Why investigations, craft corrective actions, and present concise reports to both customers and leadership.

Audit automated in process controls, eliminate redundant tests, and establish leading KPIs linking quality, cost, and delivery.

Assist with risk assessments, safety culture initiatives, and environmental compliance projects, positioning the role to evolve into full SHEQ leadership.

Qualifications:

Bachelorâ s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.

10 + years in Quality Assurance/Control within plastics compounding, extrusion, injection molding, or similar process environments.

Proven track record leading root cause investigations and implementing permanent corrective actions.

Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001; exposure to ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 and safety programs is a plus.

Experience with lab testing, color matching, TPE or masterbatch compounding, and automated QC equipment is highly desirable.

Statistical aptitude; proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic data analysis tools.

Ability to work in both office/lab and manufacturing environments, including lifting to 60 lbs and wearing required PPE.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.