Job Description

The Materials, Process, Delivery & Quality (MPDQ) Manager is a self-driven change agent who will be the Quality, Process Engineering, GMP and ISO leader for a liquid and solids manufacturing plant that makes a wide range of industrial products located in Greensboro, NC.

The MPDQ Manager develops strategies for product or technology platforms, defining improved equipment and operational standards that can optimize future safety, efficiency, quality, and costs. Deploys and rolls out global best practices through collaboration with RD&E;, businesses and supply chain. May have leadership role in resolution of serious quality incidents.

What You Will Do:

* Ensure all processes, designs, manufacturing, operating procedures and test methods adhere to company, regulatory and site safety requirements.
* Provide technical and quality guidance to oversee qualifications and validations while working closely with Corporate Quality, Engineering, RD&E;, and local Manufacturing.
* Be the local representative for regulatory and trade agencies (FDA, EPA, ISO, Kosher, HALAL, or similar) including internal and external audits
* Generate Quality and TQM objectives for locations supported
* Provide overall leadership for ISO 9001 & Good Manufacturing Practices at all locations supported.
* Work cooperatively with Manufacturing, Distribution, Engineering, RD&E; and Corporate MPDQ to lead root cause investigations and implement processes to resolve and prevent issues
* Drive improvements to the manufacturing plant processes, procedures, products including the QA lab.
* Maintain and drive improvements in quality specifications for products and raw materials.
* Directs, assists, and provide resources for troubleshooting batches for process and/or raw material related issues.
* Generate, implement and lead programs to improve quality indicators and plant performance, in line with cost, investment and service goals.
* Ensure raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, plant equipment and distribution activities meet specifications
* Provide training and auditing tools for Manufacturing and Distribution associates
* Responsible for staffing, developing, and creating a safe work environment for all department staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

* BS Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related
* 7+ years working in a Process/Production Engineering or Quality Assurance role in a chemical or regulated environment
* 3+ years supervising a technical staff
* Expertise in ISO 9001, cGMPs and managing quality optimization projects
* Strong working knowledge of cGMPs and Process Engineering for regulated products required
* No immigration sponsorship available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

* Strong communication and presentation skills required
* Strong presentation and communication skills
* Experience in a Consumer Products industry

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.