Technical and Quality Manager

Job Details Description

Purpose:

The Technical and Quality Manager will be responsible for collaborating with the operations, legal, and marketing teams and providing direction on the chemical make-up of current and existing products, managing all regulatory affairs efforts and the quality control efforts.

• Lead and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Develop, implement, and improve quality control procedures and documentation.
• Oversee raw material and finished goods testing protocols.
• Manage Certificate of Analysis (C of
  
  A) documentation and filing systems.
• Lead internal audits and support customer or regulatory audits.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all product compliance matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, EPA, TSCA, state-level regulations, VOC requirements, etc.).
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact on products and labeling.
• Maintain chemical registrations and regulatory documentation.
• Support transportation compliance (DOT classifications where applicable).Interface with external agencies, consultants, and customers on regulatory inquiries.

• Author, review, and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in compliance with GHS/OSHA standards.
• Ensure proper product labeling and hazard communication.
• Maintain technical data sheets (TDS) and product specifications.
• Manage document control for formulas, specifications, and compliance records.

• Lead formulation improvements and new product development initiatives.
• Evaluate alternative raw materials for cost, performance, and compliance.
• Conduct product performance testing and validation.
• Support scale-up from lab to production.
• Provide technical support to Sales and customers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or closely related scientific field (advanced degree preferred), high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience in quality, regulatory, or technical roles within specialty chemicals, industrial chemicals, or consumer chemical products.

• Strong working knowledge of various mathematical concepts and basic chemistry instrumentation including viscometers, pH meters, scales, etc.
• Thorough understanding of methods and processes involved in manufacturing.
• Understanding of how different chemicals interact with each other and potential reactions they have.
• Familiarity working with regulatory agencies and their requirements. UL, CSA, NSF exposure preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the use of the internet.
• Developed analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to read, write and interpret reports and business correspondence for a diverse audience.
• 8. Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information.
• 9. Ability to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.
• 10. High degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• 11. Ability to express self effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• 12. Ability to demonstrate a high attention to detail and good follow-up skills.
• 13. Self-motivated, proactive and solution focused.
• 14. Ability to tactfully and effectively deal with public and staff in a personable and professional manner.
• 15. Maintains a high level of energy and a consistent positive attitude.
• 16. Ability to work alongside other employees within all levels of the organization.

• Experience with industrial wipes, cleaning products, sealants, adhesives, or similar chemical products.
• Background in ISO-based quality systems.
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections.
• Knowledge of VOC regulations and state-level compliance (e.g., CARB).

• Regulatory expertise and attention to detail
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Cross-functional leadership
• Technical problem-solving
• Ability to balance compliance with operational efficiency

None.

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or closely related science.

Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. independently. May require periodic travel, evening and/or weekend hours as business needs demand.

Work performed in a manufacturing, lab, and general office environment.