About Scott Bader

Scott Bader is an employee-owned global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we have a century of expertise in manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for a variety of markets around the world. Scott Bader now employs 750 people across 7 manufacturing sites and 18 offices worldwide.

Scott Bader is committed to expanding its global reach, with recent ventures including North America, India, Japan and Australia, while continuing to build on its reputation for innovation, outstanding quality and technical expertise.

Scott Bader is different to most other companies. Our business is based on the simple principle of maintaining a balance between our social purpose and business needs. In 1951 we became the first UK company to hold a Common Ownership Certificate when the Bader family handed over their shares to the Scott Bader Commonwealth Ltd – in simple terms, this means that Scott Bader colleagues own and are responsible for the success and overall wellbeing of the company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people, and ensures we treat each other and customers with respect.  We appreciate different and fresh ways of thinking, encouraging innovation where colleagues feel they can express their views freely, and create a working atmosphere in which everyone is able to deliver a high-quality service.

About the role

The position will sit within our Operations team and will provide an effective quality advisory service to the Mocksville site through the implementation, application and review of relevant protective and preventative measures, will fully develop and implement the site ISO 9001, including leading the internal audit program. Will provide customer satisfaction interface, build strong relationships with key internal and external partners in support of a continuous improvement environment and to enhance stakeholder perception and involvement. Will be the chemist to support regulatory aspects of facility when needed and train staff for safety practices and procedures. Responsible, as part of the Mocksville site leadership team, for providing functional support in line with business & legislative requirements and aligns to the principles of Scott Bader.

Key responsibilities

Provide leadership across the site in respect of quality management (including process safety management) by defining standards and leading programs to ensure compliance with the Scott Bader Group, local legislative and ISO standard requirements. Will assist in development of the site’s sustainability plans encompassing: energy and water management, waste management, environmental impact, biodiversity enhancement and community engagement and act as the primary point of contact for the development, management and reporting of the site Quality Improvement Plan and Quality Key Performance Indicators. Will be the defined competent Quality Adviser for the site, providing accurate and current advice to ensure adherence to company requirements and regulatory standards and legislation and provide assurance through monitoring and audit and manage projects and outside contractors. Will lead the internal quality audit program, including carrying out internal audits through to closure, to ensure compliance and continual improvement to our current approvals. Communicate data on quality performance throughout the site and where performance is not at the required level, lead initiatives to improve performance. Ensure that necessary customer interface, inquires and reports are made as required to continue efficient operations at the site. Actively support any Group mandated or led quality programs, ensuring these are robustly embedded at site, including being the primary point of contact for the administration and management of any Group mandated Quality IT systems. Establish and maintain a competency framework for quality, ensuring that arrangements for the delivery of training are in place and that regular reviews are undertaken regarding competence of staff. To prioritize, investigate and report on all accidents/incidents, identifying root causes, ensuring appropriate actions are identified and completed to prevent re-occurrence. Co-ordinate the site risk assessment processes including general risk assessment, fire risk assessment, manual handling of hazardous substances. May work at height, noise/vibration, etc., to ensure appropriate quality controls are identified and communicated effectively. Evaluate product to ensure customer specification are met and take corrective action as needed. Advise on proper protocol on chemical reactions in adverse operations. To perform any other tasks reasonably requested to meet team and business objectives. Any other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the role. Successful Project Management, computer and Microsoft Office, negotiation, persuasion, teamwork and interpersonal skills, possess effective verbal and written communication, across all levels of the organization, strong analytical/data numeracy skills. Will have knowledge of developing and working within defined quality procedures and ability to ensure “best practice” and technical capabilities are introduced into operations and how to effectively work within cross functional teams. Able to effectively influence, and gain the support of, internal and external contacts and stakeholders at all levels and prioritize and organize a demanding workload. Must have knowledge of Process Safety Management, 6 Sigma/5S approach with practical experience implementing, effectively conducting all forms of risk assessment, analyzing accident and incident investigation data to record & provide statistics, correlations and root cause. Ability to establish, maintain and develop effective quality learning programs, and develop and promote a continuous improvement culture. with significant IMS experience implementing / maintaining ISO 9001 and Process Safety Management for a high hazard site, demonstrable experience of effectively developing quality policies/procedures and investigating accidents / incidents, establishing root causes and implementing corrective / preventative actions, use performance metrics to deliver performance improvements, establish and deliver quality audit programs, quality training programs. Will liaison with and influence the approach of regulatory authorities along with external organizations to assist and cooperate with audits and remedial actions.

Salary & benefits: The salary for the position will be dependent upon experience.  In addition to your salary, you will also be included into our company bonus scheme (Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Bonus).   Our Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Pay bonus scheme reinforces the Scott Bader principle of working together for a common goal and sharing in our successes.

Retirement: We offer a generous contribution to your 401k plan, we will contribute up to a maximum of 10%.

Health:  We offer HDHP medical insurance to all full-time employees at no cost. In conjunction, HSA with company contribution provided.

PTO/Holiday: Your annualized PTO leave will be pro-rated 10 days + 10 Holidays.

Volunteering & Fundraising: You will have one full day per year to complete volunteering work of your choice which will be paid.  If you are thinking about fundraising for your favorite charity or local community event, we will happily match the funds that you have raised up to a maximum of $1000 within company guidelines.

Mocksville Location
New $16M, 110,000 square foot facility in Mocksville. With further investment we plan to develop the site into a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, fully operation in 2023.

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About you

You are a highly skilled team player, with a degree in relevant engineering or scientific subject, such as Chemical Engineering, chemistry, etc., or equivalent. Possess successful project management, computer and Microsoft Office, negotiation, persuasion, teamwork and interpersonal skills, effective verbal and written communication, across all levels of the organization, strong analytical/data numeracy skills. Will have knowledge of developing and working within defined quality procedures and ability to ensure “best practice” and technical capabilities are introduced into operations and how to effectively work within cross functional teams. Able to effectively influence, and gain the support of, internal and external contacts and stakeholders at all levels. Able to prioritize and organize a demanding workload. Must have knowledge of Process Safety Management, 6 Sigma/5S approach with practical experience implementing, effectively conducting all forms of risk assessment, analyzing accident and incident investigation data to record & provide statistics, correlations and root cause. Ability to establish, maintain and develop effective quality learning programs, and develop and promote a continuous improvement culture. Significant IMS experience implementing / maintaining ISO 9001 and Process Safety Management for a high hazard site, demonstrable experience of effectively developing quality policies/procedures and investigating accidents / incidents, establishing root causes and implementing corrective / preventative actions, use performance metrics to deliver performance improvements, establish and deliver quality audit programs, quality training programs. Will liaison with and influence the approach of regulatory authorities along with external organizations to assist and cooperate with audits and remedial actions.

Desirable:

The successful candidate will ideally have 5 or more years in a site quality role in the chemical manufacturing sector, leading a team of technical experts and conversant with the operation of a QC laboratory. Experienced in customer visit experience, hosting and developing customer improvement plans and benchmarking and best practices exchange. Lean and 6 Sigma at black belt with experience in implementing programs including ISO 9001. Detailed understanding of the chemistry of our production processes, the critical control points, process standards, QC testing regimes, physical and chemical specifications and corrective action. Prefer Process Safety Management Qualification and professional internationally recognized Quality management qualification.

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If you need reasonable accommodation or assistance to apply contact Bobbi.Jacobs@ScottBader.com

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