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Regional Quality Assurance & ISO Manager Job Listing at Kraton Corporation in Almere, FL (Job ID 1127930500A1)

Kraton Corporation

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Make a +Difference at Kraton!

At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our Quality team at our Almere or Sandarne location. The primary responsibility for the Regional Quality Assurance & ISO Manager will be to lead, support and work together with EU sites Plant Mangers and Quality Managers to continuously improve our quality. The Regional Quality Assurance & ISO Manager will also support the Tire Business, that involves work with the cross-functional teams and plants to develop new products, processes and to respond to customer inquiries.

  • Support the manufacturing sites and cross-functional teams and act as a change agent in developing and enhancing a customer value driven quality culture and in developing a preventive Quality mindset.
  • Own and continuously improve the Quality Management System, to support the ISO 9001 certification globally and at the manufacturing sites.
  • Lead the development and implementation of core management systems tools for the Tire Business, such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, 8D etc as requested by customers. Incorporate tools as needed and deemed appropriate into our Quality Management System.
  • Ensure systems and metrics are developed and implemented that accurately captures and drives improvements in key quality measures, with Focus in Right First Time and Cost of Poor Quality reduction.
  • Act as a positive agent of change to create a quality and continuous improvement mindset focused on Customer Service Excellence.
  • Lead development, implementation, auditing and effectiveness analysis of the quality processes and management systems, globally and in manufacturing sites, in support of Kraton's strategic objectives and Critical Success Factors.
  • Represent Kraton Quality in meetings with key customers and industry committees to build understanding and alignment in pursuit of building value and loyalty.
  • Provide support to the Commercial organization and quality managers when responding to customer inquiries including audits, capability requests, quality contracts and product specification reviews and approval.
  • Support the Operational Excellence program. Coordinate Continuous Improvement projects as needed in the area's of customer satisfaction, product/service Q nonconformities, quality execution, supplier assessment/performance.
  • And other duties as assigned to safely perform.
  • 5+ years of quality experience in chemistry or similar industrial experience
  • 3+ years of management experience or experience with leading through influence
  • Knowledge and practical experience in ISO 9001 and automotive standards such as IATF 16949 and VDA.
  • Experience in SAP, CRM and other quality related management systems
  • Continuous Improvement and Lean 6 Sigma experience is desired.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and superior organizational abilities
  • Cross Functional and cultural team experience.
  • Having empathy, cultural sensitivity and high emotional intelligence.
  • Bachelor's Degree or other advanced degree in Chemistry or related field
  • Master's Degree preferred
  • Lean Six Sigma certification desired

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies. We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.

Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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