Quality Manager

Job Summary

Chemours, a global leader in industrial and specialty chemicals, seeks a Quality Manager to lead and manage site quality performance at its New Johnsonville, TN plant. The role reports directly to the Plant Manager.

• Lead the site QMS, including ISO-based systems, audits, corrective actions, documentation control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as ISO Management Representative and NSF point of contact, manage external auditor engagement, maintain the Quality Manual, procedures, and standards.
• Drive quality performance and governance by establishing regular quality reviews, monitoring KPIs, analyzing in-process and finished-product data, identifying trends, and ensuring timely effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote SPC tools and data-driven decision-making across manufacturing processes.
• Oversee customer-facing quality activities: audits, visits, complaint investigations, incident management, and the Quality Service Incident (QSI) program.
• Lead laboratory operations and quality personnel, including staffing, training, qualification, performance management, and development.
• Coordinate site-wide quality improvement efforts in partnership with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, EHS/PSM, and other functions.
• Engage with site leaders to implement corrective actions and continuous improvement projects for product consistency, lab systems, packaging quality, and complaint reduction.
• Represent the site in cross-site and business-level quality forums, contributing to quality councils, improvement teams, and broader organizational initiatives.
• Embed quality into daily operations through regular engagement with operations personnel, reinforcing foundational quality practices, leadership accountability, and an annual quality review and goal-setting process.
• Champion and deploy the Chemours Business System (CBS) / Lean principles, establish standard work, daily management routines, visual management, tiered huddles, KPI review, structured problem solving, Kaizen/continuous improvement to eliminate waste and improve process capability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Quality, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of progressive quality or manufacturing leadership experience, including people management.
• Experience in chemical, industrial, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Statistical Process Control, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with standard business and manufacturing systems (Microsoft Office, SAP or equivalents).
• Self‑motivated and driven to effect positive changes and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership skills, data‑driven problem solving, and customer‑focused mindset.

• Experience leading ISO-based quality systems, audits, and corrective action programs.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or Black Belt certification.
• Lead Auditor or Internal Quality Auditor certification.
• Proven success leading cross‑functional quality improvement initiatives.

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits packages (401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Commuter Benefits, Learning and Development opportunities).
• Strong inclusion and diversity initiatives.
• Company-paid volunteer day.
• Pay range: $ – $ (local currency).
• Annual bonus target: 11%.

Relocation assistance is available for this role. Immigration sponsorship (H1‑B, F‑1, TN, or other non‑immigrant status) is not currently available.

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non‑discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. Chemours is an E‑Verify employer and requires candidates to be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation.