Position: Corporate Quality Manager

Location: Lisle, IL. Hybrid + ~25% travel

Duration: Permanent / Direct Hire

Annual Salary Expectation: $150-175k range based on experience. Plus a 15% annual performance- based bonus)

Start Date: 2-3 weeks after offer (ideally early June)

Requirements:

• BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• 10+ years in the steel, coal mining, coal processing/testing or related industry
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9000, ASTM standards, SPC, Six Sigma, and proven track record in improving quality programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Platforms, knowledge of metallurgical coal and coke, and foundry coke
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage tight deadlines, and demonstrate professionalism and a dedicated work ethic.

Day-to-Day:

In this role, you'll manage quality programs, ensuring product quality meets customer expectations. You'll lead plant Quality Managers, coordinate with customers to resolve quality issues, and facilitate regular meetings. Your day-to-day tasks include implementing quality audits, analyzing data to drive continuous improvement, and overseeing laboratory compliance. You'll also identify training needs, develop quality procedures, and ensure third-party labs adhere to ASTM standards. Essentially, you'll act as the corporate gatekeeper for all coal and coke quality-related matters, driving excellence in quality practices across the organization.

1. Quality Management & Improvement:

• Manage the corporate SCE plan with VP Commercial Operations to enhance product quality and reduce costs.
• Lead and develop plant Quality Managers for optimal coal blend and coke quality.
• Implement quality audits, corrective action systems, and support all quality-related processes and procedures.

1. Customer Coordination & Compliance:

• Resolve coal and coke quality issues with customers and facilitate regular customer meetings.
• Monitor coke quality per customer contract parameters and ensure third-party labs adhere to ASTM standards.

1. Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement:

• Archive and analyze coal and coke quality data for future optimization.
• Utilize SPC to monitor and improve processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives based on quality metrics.

1. Training & Development:

• Identify training needs for Operations & Maintenance on quality matters.
• Coordinate staff to develop comprehensive quality procedures and work instructions.

1. Oversight & Reporting:

• Oversee laboratory scorecard, audits, and compliance.
• Act as the corporate gatekeeper for all coal and coke quality issues, ensuring material contamination prevention and leading root cause investigations.