Quality Manager

Location: Gordon

Portfolio Business: Huber Engineered Materials

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

Position Summary

The Quality Manager owns product quality strategy and customer satisfaction across GCC operations, driving consistent product performance and continuous improvement.

This position coordinates mining, production, and quality analysis through mine planning, in-process statistical analysis, and finished product conformance. The role partners with Geology, Corporate QMS, Operations, Customer Service, Sales, and other functions to optimize product quality.

This role applies technical expertise to improve tools, methods, and work processes; resolve complex cross-functional issues; and influence adoption of improved practices.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise Quality personnel.
• Specify, acquire, and maintain testing equipment.
• Manage lab purchasing and supply inventory.
• Resolve assigned customer complaints within 30 days.
• Serve as liaison between plants and customers on quality issues.
• Maintain plant SOPs and annual review cadence.
• Recommend quality system improvements.
• Maintain QMS effectiveness and standardization.
• Communicate quality objectives, trends, and results.
• Support ISO 9001 certification and surveillance audits.
• Plan and participate in internal and customer.
• Develop QC personnel for coverage and succession.
• Coordinate raw material and specification approvals with Technology.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

Principal Accountabilities:

• Monitor QC test accuracy and report timely results to Operations.
• Lead quality meetings and communicate trends, raw material changes, contamination, and customer feedback.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve customer issues and support product trials.
• Promote SPC use and train personnel to respond to process changes.
• Monitor raw material shifts and notify plant management.
• Develop employee capability through training, coaching, and cross-training.
• Maintain product specifications and customer information in the central database.
• Ensure required ISO training is completed.
• Maintain accessibility and open communication with plant employees.
• Promote 5S and housekeeping in QC labs.
• Participate in quality initiatives across Huber facilities.
• Communicate effectively with customers, contractors, and employees at all levels.
• Perform other assigned accountabilities.

Major Challenges:

• Delivering products that meet customer needs while operating within budgetary constraints.
• Responding to customer concerns and complaints promptly, professionally, and effectively.
• Developing capable, motivated QC staff.
• Driving continuous QMS improvement.
• Mitigating interruptions in QC support for Operations.

Competencies:

• 5-10 years of mineral processing or light manufacturing experience.
• Technical training in chemistry, engineering, mathematics, or related field.
• Associate or bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of feedstock, processing, packaging, shipping, and customer service.
• Knowledge of plant operations and mineral processing.
• Experience with laboratory testing equipment.
• Knowledge of customer preferences and expectations.

Other Key

Competencies:

• Manage competing objectives, projects, and activities.
• Listen effectively and resolve customer and employee concerns.
• Motivate others through goals, expectations, development, and coaching.
• Oversee procedure reviews, ISO updates, audits, and audit communication.
• Use word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Align QMS activities with current ISO 9001 standards.
• Translate ISO 9001 requirements into plant objectives.

Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.

J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required

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