Company:
INEOS OxideInterested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees share in the ownership of the business and are empowered to make a difference?
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND JOB PURPOSE
INEOS Organization:
INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products. It comprises 15 businesses each with a major chemical company heritage. Its production network spans 65 manufacturing facilities in 16 countries throughout the world. INEOS products make a significant contribution to saving life, improving health and enhancing standards of living for people around the world. Its businesses produce the raw materials that are essential in the manufacture of a wide variety of goods: from paints to plastics, textiles to technology, and medicines to mobile phones - chemicals manufactured by INEOS enhance almost every aspect of modern life.
BUSINESS CONTEXT:
The INEOS manufacturing complex consists of three world-class manufacturing plants; ethanolamines, polyglycol and glycol ethers. Collectively, all three plants produce over 500 million pounds per year with sales revenue in excess of $250 million per year. Two of these plants, the polyglycol and glycol ethers plant, are contract manufactured for The Dow Chemical Company.
A staff of sixty-two INEOS employees and forty contractors operates the manufacturing plants continuously. With the exception of supplying raw materials, utilities and some technical support, all activities are handled by the staff at the Plaquemine plant. These activities include reaction, distillation/finishing, process control, packaging, loading, quality control/quality assurance, maintenance, safety, environmental, and supply chain activities.
Purpose of the Job:
The Quality Coordinator oversees the activity of quality assurance including staff, developing, implementing, and maintaining a system of quality and reliability testing for the overall site’s products and/or development processes.
Environment / Context:
The Quality Coordinator position reports directly to the Quality Manager
This position leads and manages QA personnel to support defined business objectives while interfacing daily with operations, engineering, SHE, quality control, and commercial/business personnel to prioritize activities to meet the performance goals
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Accountability 1:
SHE
Most important activities
This position – and all positions – with the INEOS Oxide US organization requires that the incumbent commit to learning, following, and practicing INEOS 20 Principles of Process & Behavioral Safety as applicable to the position. These Principles are posted throughout each Oxide facility and each employee must also commit to following INEOS’ Life-Saving rules on a daily basis. These are also posted within each Oxide facility.
Maintain safety as the highest priority of the plant
Adhere to and uphold all safety policies and standards. Routinely collect, report, and address SHE near misses
Actively participate in and support overall SHE processes
Accountability 2:
Quality Management Systems
Most important activities
Guide organization for all aspects of the quality standards (ISO, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)) in support of both INEOS and Dow products
Share responsibility with Quality Manager for evaluation of significance of changes to be implemented in pharmaceutical excipient producing plants (GMP)
Manage the personnel and personnel development for Quality Assurance
Ensure the performance of the control program through weekly trend reviews, evaluating for trends and other evidence of non-conformance, ensuring proper corrective action
Support INEOS specification database modifications in coordination with Technical Services
Perform procedure review as needed / as assigned
Manage site ISO/GMP registration and external audit by registrar
Coordinate completion and documentation of out of specification (OOS) investigations, including cross reference to OOC program where required
Ensure timely investigation and corrective action for results from atypical result investigations, including proper documentation of investigation.
Share responsibility with Technical Service Manager / Quality Manager to conduct and coordinate Quality Risk assessments,
Coordinate quality investigations, dispositions and RCIs through Dow Quality as necessary
Develop and execute validation plans as required to support the two GMP plants
Manage the Condensate quality monitoring program
Direct and manage the EOA Product Stability program.
Manage the Pest Control Program
Support SAP/COA troubleshooting efforts
Provide new hire GMP training on request
Ensure Pipelined and DOW-provided raw material quality data is reviewed routinely for deviations requiring investigation / escalation.
Support department spend reviews and budget development
Backup core group responsibilities, including batch record final reviews, where training and time allow.
Provide quality module SAP support on a site level
Accountability 3:
Quality Audits and Reviews
Most important activities
Coordinate Internal/External ISO and GMP Quality Audit coordination (customers, internal, registrar, supplier) and Internal Audit Program
Guide the business through transitions to new quality standards revisions
Audit response collection and submission to appropriate party and entry into CAPA system
Participate in Production-led Quarterly product quality reviews
Schedule Annual Typicals reviews with Plant engineers
Coordinate and manage EOA/DOW internal quality waivers process and EOA external waiver process
Perform vendor quality audits at a minimum as scheduled by Technical Services
Manage the effectiveness of the batch record review program.
Accountability 4:
Personnel Management and Development
Most important activities
Provide direct supervision and development of Quality Assurance Chemist and Document Controller
Provide personnel evaluation and support for all direct reports and assist with personnel support of indirect reports, including regular coaching/feedback
Conduct succession planning for area of responsibility
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a science-related discipline required, Chemistry preferred
Advanced degree / PhD preferred
Minimum of 7 years of progressive Quality and Laboratory experience in a continuously operating manufacturing environment
Minimum of 3-5 years of direct supervisory experience directing the work of a cohesive team. The ability to inspire, motivate and clearly communicate the company’s vision and mission to subordinates is a must.
Technical Skills
Strong technology skills, including proficiency with SAP system, and ability to learn and stay abreast of industry changes.
ISO 9001: 2015 / IPEC or EXCiPACT cGMP comprehension required.
Auditor certification strongly preferred.
Strong contacts with key vendors, universities, professional associations
Strong organizational and project management skills
Understanding of business, process development, and legal challenges and expectations.
Behaviorial Skills
Able to work in fast-paced and growing environment
Motivated, self-starter who desires success
Responsive to questions and needs in a deadline driven environment
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a team environment, and leverage additional resources as needed
Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and to appropriately prioritize workload based upon organization needs
Strongly developed interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
Proven ability to lead diverse groups of people successfully.
Possesses a track record of accomplishment in leading roles by driving accountability.
ADA PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, VISUAL ACUITY REQUIREMENTS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Inside
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
The worker is subject to both environmental conditions that occur inside and outside.
Outside
The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
INEOS Oxide is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. We strive to ensure equal opportunity for all employees and applicants and make hiring decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
E-Verify
INEOS Oxide participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a system that allows employers to verify the employment eligibility of their employees in the U.S. All new hires at INEOS will be required to confirm their identity and employment authorization through E-Verify.
Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance.On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.