Quality Control Supervisor

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.
We are looking for:
The Quality Control Supervisor has primary administrative and operational responsibility for all facets of the Quality Control Laboratory at the Augusta site.
We count on you for:

• Direct supervision of Laboratory Quality Control Technicians
• Ensure the safety of Laboratory Technicians and other personnel entering the Laboratory towards the goal of eliminating potential injury or damage
• Provide accurate, timely, laboratory data for the purpose of plant support (and QC support to Toll compounders when requested)
• Actively participate in Quality Processes
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 & IATF 16949
• Serve as QRB Administrator
• Interact with Plant and R&D personnel to support production changes and Product Development as they relate to Quality Control testing
• Communicate, as required, with external customers, R&D, Product Management, and Sales and Marketing for the purpose of contributing to customer satisfaction
• Serve as Augusta site LIMS system administrator
• Responsible for providing the necessary lab supplies
• Responsible for coordinating QC equipment repairs, and ensuring no laps in calibrations
• Coordinate Measurement Sytems Variability studies for lab methods (MSA’s)
• Closely coordinate testing of products needed for urgent shipments/orders
  
  

You can count on us for:

• We offer the opportunity to join an exciting growth company
• A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company
• Opportunities for growth and learning
• Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds
  
  

You will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Engineering and/or equivalent extensive lab experience.
• 5 years of Laboratory experience; prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills
• Timely and effective decision making
• Customer satisfaction focus
• HSE requirements:
• Perform required safety audits per the Augusta Plant yearly audit plan
• Attend plant-wide safety/wellness sessions
• Lead Critical Task Audits, VPP/Housekeeping safety audits, JSA’s and What-if scenarios
• Ensure CBTs compliance for the QC team
• Participate in PSM, PHA, and PSSR field reviews, as well as Follow-Up Incident investigations as needed
• Maintain a working knowledge of all plant environmental standards, ES-01 through ES-10
• Know the environmental permit limits for your assigned plant (air, waste water, storm water)
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Hazardous Waste Rules (RCRA) to include storage, handling, sampling, transporting, manifesting, record keeping, and emergency response
  

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. annual base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is: $98,720 to $123,400. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, such as skills, experience, qualifications, etc. and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations Training platform for all employees Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
  
  

About Us:

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.