Quality Team Lead

The Team Leader is accountable for ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of Quality of Products, Processes, Services and Lab functions and personnel in the testing of raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), finished products and shipments according to Stepan specifications, regulatory requirements, and Quality best practices. 

• Accountable for leading and supervising new hire required training to ensure adequate level of expertise. Ensures that all employees within QA/QC area are suitably trained in all aspects of quality, health, safety and environment to deliver appropriate overall performance. 
• Lead and supervise management of the lab inventory, ordering lab chemical and supplies, and preparing standardized reagents. Aid in laboratory capital plan, ensure appropriate equipment is captured and prioritized accordingly.
• Lead and supervise calibration, audits checks (daily, weekly, bi-weekly and monthly for all lab instruments and all lab instruments in plant. Sets up and services equipment to detailed specifications.  
• Provides technical instrument support, primarily mechanical, across the site to ensure all instruments are in good working condition and correct OOC (out of calibration) adjustments as required. 
• Provide leadership and procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting of quality results adherence to customer requirements (specifications) and International Standards Organization (ISO) standards. Ensure that HSE, Quality and GLP is a consideration within ISO procedures and work instruction. Review, update, change, delete, archive Quality and lab related ISO procedure, work instruction, posted documents, etc. within lab and production areas. 
• Provide back-up and on-call support to Quality Manager as and when needed. 

Qualifications: 

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience 
•  Previous lab supervisory experience 
• Understanding of quality philosophies, systems, analysis methods, tools, standards, reporting and demonstrates a theoretical understanding of laboratory operations, systems, methods, and regulatory compliance.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree required 

Base Salary: Min: $73,644 - Max: $117,654

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Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 22 global manufacturing locations and over 2,500 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.