Quality Control Laboratory Manager

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral‑based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value‑added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast‑growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance.

As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts. Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

Quality Control Laboratory Manager

The Quality Control Laboratory Manager will manage the quality assurance and quality control for the Lompoc site and support the plant to improve process capability. This role is responsible for the consistent quality of the Lompoc products; internal, customer and supplier product specifications, quality audits and corrective action plans; and direct management of the Quality Control lab and Quality Management System at the Lompoc plant.

• Reduce waste and improve productivity at all plants through production process control and automation initiatives.
• Investigate and resolve key problems arising from customer complaints, recurring quality problems, process capability analyses and change control issues.
• Maintain and improve the quality management system (including certifications) for the Lompoc site. Participate in certification and customer audits and ensure follow up on corrective action plans.
• Lead the local Quality team, direct supervision of up to 9 Lab Technicians, with budget and people management responsibility for the Lompoc QC lab.
• Support plant initiatives to improve process capability.
• Report the site quality KPIs, write and control quality policy/process documents, provide the data for CpK calculations to Powder Mill and Satellite plants.
• Conduct audits of, and qualify, key suppliers.
• Ensure products meet regulatory standards.
• Identify and support development of automated QC testing.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related degree.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years in Quality, Chemist, Engineering or production-related position(s) in industrial minerals industry.
• Language:
  Must be able to speak, read and write fluently in English. Fluency in Spanish is preferable.
• SAP Knowledge:
  Demonstrated previous experience with SAP. Knowledge of the Expanded Warehouse Management system is a plus.
• Ability to work well in cross‑functional groups without direct management authority.

California Salary Range: $100,000 - $128,000 base salary, depending on experience and other factors.

Full time, Permanent.

To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. IMERYS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and it is our policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.