Our client is a global, industrial minerals and technology company and its vision is to be the world's leading supplier of superior quality graphite and anode material products, working closely with customers and the supply chain to add value in battery and industrial markets.

About the role

Reporting to the Technology & Quality Manager, an opportunity exists for a Quality Superintendent to join the team based in Vidalia, Louisiana.

The role will be responsible for overseeing the Quality Management System and on-site laboratory function. This position will be responsible for developing and leading all aspects of product quality control and ensuring compliance with agreed production standards.

Key role responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure that our client delivers consistently high quality products
• Maintaining ISO9001 Certification for the Vidalia Operation
• Designing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure that quality standards are met during production
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining an Audit Program to ensure process compliance on a continuous basis
• Detection of quality variances and ensure QMS complies with customer expectations
• Driving positive change utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Developing and implementing all Quality Management tools (SIPOC, PPCP, PPAP, Risk Matrix, PDCA, RCA etc.)
• Ensuring that established manufacturing inspection, sampling and statistical process control procedures are followed
• Contributing to site Health, Safety, Environment & Community (HSEC) performance by engaging and working collaboratively at all levels
• Working closely and effectively with Operations teams to ensure that quality standards are met
• Developing and revising standard operational procedures and working practices
• Contributing to the creation and implementation of best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational & quality performance
• Managing of the Quality function including the performance and development of a small team
• Ensure Certificates of Analysis are accurate and represent the production samples

Desirable skills and experience include:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Chemistry or a relevant Engineering discipline
• 5+ years' of relevant industry experience including leading a QMS program
• 2+ years' experience in a team leadership and/or supervisory role
• Coming from a carbon/graphite processing facility would be a major plus
• Chemical and/or earth metals grinding and processing
• ISO 9001 and strong familiarization with the automotive parts supplier quality processes
• Working knowledge of ISO, ASTM standards and test methods
• Systematic and standardized mindset, capable of developing objective & concise systems
• Strong analytical skills, capable of translating data into useful information
• Knowledge and experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and a Continuous Improvement focus

On offer will be a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible working conditions and relocation assistance can be provided where necessary.