QA & QC Lab Manager

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.

As the Site Quality Manager for Arxada Troy Moerdijk you will be supporting business operations by supervising / carrying out quality control and release of the raw materials and products used / produced on the site. You are responsible for the management of the site's ISO 9001 quality management system.

Additionally you will be supporting production with the implementation of new recipes, recipe changes, root cause analysis of production deviations, out of spec products and complaints.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures that the laboratory’s tasks are carried out efficiently and in such a way that requirements regarding safety, quality, environment, cost consciousness, 5S are met.
• Leads a small team of QC Laboratory Technicians tasked with daily quality control and release of production batches and raw materials.
• Accountable for the validity of the laboratory data by reviewing and analyzing the data and making sure all Lab equipment are well maintained and calibrated if required.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with Analytical Chemistry including chromatography (HPLC) required for new method development and implementation in the Lab based on R&D Tech transfers for new product introductions.
• Writes and approves work procedures/instructions for the Lab and records production processes in production batch cards.
• Maintains the ISO 9001 management system, conducts audits and contributes to the annual management review of the site.
• Works with the Arxada Global Quality team for the harmonization of policies and procedures.
• Leads root cause investigations in case of production problems, quality deviations, customer complaints and initiates corrective and preventive actions.
• Member of the site management team with combined responsibility for policy proposals, the definition of goals for the site, and implementation of the quality policy.
• Supervises the dispatch of samples in the legally prescribed manner (Limited Quantities / Excepted Quantities).
• Keeps track of external developments, especially with a view to improving quality (service) and efficiency (costs).

Qualifications & Experience

• Master of Science degree in Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry is preferred) or Bachelor’s degree with a few years of experience.
• A minimum of 3 years work experience (managing preferred) Laboratory, Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance is an advantage.
• Hands on experience with HPLC, troubleshooting and method development and validation.
• Experience with tools for data analysis, trend analysis, statistics and root cause investigation (Six Sigma tools).
• Strong team player with collaborative skills for working in local and global teams.
• Strong analytical thinking and excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and manage multiple internal stakeholders.
• Promote best safety practices, habits, and behaviors.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.