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Senior Manager, SEMA Quality
Avient Corporation. Own and govern the North America Quality Management System, including policies, procedures, documentation, and process architecture .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Management Systems, including ISO 9001 and ISO 13485, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage audits, and develop quality strategies aligned with corporate goals.
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Quality Management Systems ExpertiseISO 9001 And ISO 13485 KnowledgeLean Six Sigma MethodologiesAudit LeadershipCross-Functional Initiative Leadership
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Hard Skills
Quality Management SystemsContinuous ImprovementProcess ExcellenceStatistical EvaluationsRisk-Based ThinkingChange ManagementCorrective Action SystemsManufacturing QualityOperational ExcellenceQuality Agreements
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunicationEngagement
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteSAPQuality Management Systems Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
ISO 9001ISO 13485Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Industry Keywords
Quality SystemsManufacturingOperational ExcellenceThird-Party Quality CertificationsKPI Development
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own and govern the North America Quality Management System, including policies, procedures, documentation, and process architecture
- Ensure quality system effectiveness, consistency, and alignment with corporate standards and business strategy
- Act as senior Quality Systems subject-matter expert and escalation point
- Maintain Quality Agreements, Specifications, PPAP/PSW, and Change Notification agreements for North America locations
- Maintain third-party quality certifications and accreditations, including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, NSF, and UL
- Develop and maintain plant-level calibration and audit plans and internal audits
- Serve as senior management representative for external audits, certification bodies, and customer assessments
- Ensure timely and sustainable corrective actions for audit findings and systemic nonconformances
- Lead enterprise-wide Quality Systems and partner with Operational Excellence and Manufacturing leaders on improvement opportunities and charters
- Drive KPI development, tracking, trending, and management review
- Lead and sponsor complex cross-functional improvement initiatives
- Manage statistical evaluations of incoming raw materials and outgoing products
- Liaise with Corporate Quality, Quality Council, and Operational Excellence governance forums
- Facilitate best-practice communication and incorporation across plants, business units, and regions
- Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain/Manufacturing, Commercial, and EHS leaders
- Maintain Toll Vendors, including audits, certification, quality agreements, and production COA management
- Lead, develop, and mentor Quality Systems leaders and professionals
- Drive engagement, accountability, and succession planning within the Quality organization
- Assess capability gaps and support targeted development actions
- Support enterprise risk management, change management, and major transformation initiatives
- Provide executive-level reporting on Quality Systems health, risks, and improvement progress
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s Degree required in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Manufacturing Quality and/or Operational Excellence
- Minimum 7 years in Quality Systems or enterprise quality leadership roles
- Demonstrated experience in ISO-based Quality Management Systems
- Experience applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies in operational and quality environments
- Proven success leading cross-functional, enterprise-scale improvement initiatives
- Experience developing and coaching leaders and indirect teams
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, including ISO 9001 and ISO 13485; IATF 16949 preferred
- Continuous Improvement and Process Excellence experience; Black Belt or equivalent strongly preferred
- Risk-based thinking and change management
- Audit leadership and corrective action systems
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- SAP or equivalent ERP experience
- Quality Management Systems tools experience
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation eligible
- Equal opportunity employer
- Non-discrimination in hiring, promotion, development, compensation, and advancement
- Disability accommodation support for online applications