Quality Control Supervisor

Solstice Advanced Materials Colonial Heights facility manufactures high‑performance polyethylene fiber that’s used in a variety of applications including ballistic protection and medical devices.

• Achieve plant targets for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Cost and Employee Morale by supporting daily execution in assigned Quality Control Labs
• Resolve equipment and personnel issues
• Ensure safe working conditions and behaviors in the Quality Area
• Demonstrate servant leadership while managing the team, mirroring ownership in line with Solstice’s Core Behaviors and Values
• Manage a unionized workforce through effective training, accountability, performance expectations, reviews and succession planning
• Execute Management of Change (MOC) process including plant trials and new product development
• Execute Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve & Control) process in support of plant operations and new product development
• Maintain site ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certifications by supporting both internal and external audits
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) efforts to address quality opportunities
• Drive business impact by improving year‑over‑year performance for key area metrics
• Champion quality control plans by fully utilizing software programs such as Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Accurately report quality data into the Attainment system
• Represent the Voice of the Customer (VOC) in supporting daily quality execution, new product development and responses to customer concerns
• Develop new SOPs, controlled documents, and training material
• Partner with Production leadership, Engineering, and unionized technicians to troubleshoot nonconformance and present strategic corrective actions
• Support commissioning of new gas chromatography (GC) lab

• Minimum 3 years of experience in quality control, production, or process engineering or supervision in industries such as Chemical, Textiles, Refinery, Pulp & Paper, Pharmaceutical or Petrochemical
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross‑functional work groups including suppliers, customers and associates, both verbally and in writing
• Problem‑solving & Decision‑making – identifies and solves problems, develops innovative solutions, acts decisively, and shows good judgment
• Demonstrated ability to use influencing skills to accomplish goals and objectives
• Results orientation – maintains appropriate focus on short‑ and long‑term goals. Motivated by achievement, and persists until goals are reached, conveying a sense of urgency
• Potential to assume more responsible roles within the organization
• Fundamental understanding of Quality philosophies, Lean principles, safety, and Statistical Process Control
• Must be able to acquire and analyze data using appropriate standard quantitative methods across a spectrum of business environments to facilitate process analysis and improvements
• Advanced computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Windows, and ability to learn required computer systems/software (LIMS, SAP, Minitab, NWA, Uniformance, etc.)
• Able to work independently with limited supervision. Proactive and acts without being prompted. Must manage time wisely and effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical or textile engineering or related field
• Experience supporting an ISO 13485, cGMP, or ISO 9001 quality system
• Experience in Lab Vantage LIMS or other quality control software
• Six Sigma certification preferred

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in U.S.

The annual base salary range for this position is $88,339 – $110,423. The salary is a general guideline and may be adjusted based on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, and other factors.

Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including employer‑subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance;
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings…