Quality Director | Chemical Manufacturing | Oak Lawn, IL

Work closely with C-suite leaders on strategic initiativesStable organization with growing, local customer baseAbout Our ClientMy client is a privately owned manufacturer of chemical products used in the commercial construction industry. They have been in business for around 100 years, and recently were acquired by a private equity partner than has increased funding and investment into the companies product portfolio. They have thriving partnerships with local customers that have existed for years, while simultaneously growing with the addition of new products to improve versatility.Job DescriptionImprove cohesion amongst departments such as Quality, R&D, Production, and Sales by mapping out achievable common goals that improve efficiency and increase profitabilityDemonstrate strong leadership skills managing quality, R&D, and chemistry personnelSet standard operating procedures to improve quality processes from incoming to outgoing inspection, with the addition of managing customer satisfactionCreate and hit KPI's that improve internal, supplier, and customer qualityLead product innovation from new product concept through product development, production scale up, and product launchCollaborate with stakeholders and partners, both internal and external, to understand industry trends, market opportunities and customer needsManage a cost-effective and efficient laboratory, with annual budget and capex planningMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful ApplicantBS degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related technological fieldStrong leadership experience in quality and R&DDirect experience with chemical/batch manufacturing processesStrong professionalism with customers and C suite leadersWhat's on OfferBase Salary up to $150,00020% annual bonus4 weeks of PTOFull Health Benefits4% 401k MatchContactJacob BrowningQuote job refJN-112024-6587643