About Sipcam Agro Solutions

Sipcam Agro Solutions, located in Waynesboro, MS, and owned by Sipcam Agro USA, based in Durham, NC, is recognized worldwide for formulation and manufacturing expertise in the crop protection industry.

At Sipcam Agro Solutions, our goal is simple: to become the preferred partner and supplier of trusted plant protection solutions. Sipcam Agro Solutions.

Summary

The Quality Manager is a key management position within Sipcam Agro Solutions (SAS) which is responsible for managing all aspects of quality to ensure production targets are achieved without sacrificing safety, compliance, and quality. We are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to lead our Quality Assurance Laboratory and build the company’s overall quality program based on continuous improvement methodologies. This role functions at our Waynesboro, MS location and is a key member of the leadership team. Also essential to the role will be timely and accurate reporting of production quality data. This is a working manager role that requires the individual to seamlessly transition between strategic and tactical work. The position is also expected to work closely with the corporate operations team. Effective communication and interactions, cross-functionally with corporate teams, commercial, supply chain, SAS and finance teams will be essential.

Essential Functions

• Follow all Company, Site, Federal, State, Local and Sipcam Policies, Rules and Regulations. Developing and following established work procedures to make decisions and act in a manner to achieve safe, compliant, and environmentally sound operations is crucial for success in this role.
• Responsible for Leading and developing the Quality Assurance Laboratory functions at Sipcam Agro Solutions.
• Manage the process to develop, configure, and optimize the SAS Quality Program.
• Establish and lead the continuous improvement quality process.
• Put processes in place to take measurements, interpret data and drive improvement.
• Provide process documentation and operating instructions.
• Achieve and then maintain ISO certification.
• Work cooperatively with the manufacturing, engineering, and R&D to achieve goals and accomplish key projects
• Work collectively with corporate teams, customers, production, quality, logistics and finance to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Inform leadership and customers of quality issues immediately and implement solutions to minimize delays. Resolve customer concerns, in a timely manner.
• Oversee daily, monthly, and annual reporting on quality KPIs as well as maintain accurate records in ERP system. Continuously, improve SAS’s ERP system functionality to simplify and automate processes.
• Review and control costs within the budget.
• Drive continuous improvement projects.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 5+ years of QC/QA manufacturing-related experience
• Strong knowledge of quality control methodologies and tools
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

We understand the sensitive nature of a job search and assure you that all applications are handled with the utmost confidentiality.

Sipcam Argo Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, veteran status, disability, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other federally protected class.