Quality Management Systems Leader

About Lubrizol
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit

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We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.
Job Location:
Deer Park, TX

Job type:
Full-time

Type of role:
Onsite

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as Quality Management Systems Leader
Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the Specialty Chemicals industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

What You'll Do
As a Quality Management Systems Leader you'll be at the forefront of our innovation as the site lead for all Quality Management System (QMS) activities including internal auditing and management review programs. Supports all QC systems activities, including but not limited to all Standard Work Process (SWP) and QC activities to support LIMS, SAP, and all local IT system activities within the QC department. Actively engages with corporate and other sites to leverage best practices.

What We're Looking For

• Responsible and accountable for all site QMS activities to be executed promptly and effectively.
• Establish and sustain the site QMS in line with the required industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF16949/MAQMSR).
• Lead and manage the audit program to ensure that all nonconformities raised during audits are effectively corrected and independently verified.
• Manage all external registration requirements to ensure they are met. Liaise with external entities on all matters relating to registration.
• Ensure training for the Quality Management System is effective.
• Ensure internal audits of the QMS are process-based per the audit plan and that they are effective.
• Develop, implement, and manage key leading / lagging performance indicators (KPIs) related to the QMS.
• Ensure all required inputs for the Management Review Meeting (MRM) are reviewed/assessed.
• Work as part of the management team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting, and implementing continuous improvement activities (QMS).
• Support QC systems through leadership and active participation in LIMS/SAP and all local area network and SharePoint sites.
• Provide subject matter expertise for LIMS design, implementation, and maintenance for all site activities.
• Support lab analysts regarding maintenance of LIMS/SAP activities.
• Support QC in the control of records, document control, QC data statistical systems, QC reports, and serve as a liaison with others within and outside the QC.
• Support QC in safety and other duties assigned by QC Leader.

Skills That Make a Difference

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a related field.
• 5+ years experience leading Quality Management Systems (QMS) within the manufacturing industry.
• 4+ years of experience in a ISO9001/14001/45001 environment.
• ISO 9001 trained.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific findings and recommendations in one-on-one discussions and departmental meetings.
• Excellent technical writing experience in a regulatory environment such as protocols, reports, and SOPs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external stakeholders.
• Solid work ethic and commitment to job completion.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with minimal to no direction and able to adjust based on changing priorities.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office, data analysis software, and other related applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment.

Considered a Plus

• Experience in a chemical manufacturing industry.
• Experience with a Lab Information Management System (LabVantage, Sample Manager, LabWare, StarLIMS or similar).
• Demonstrated success implementing LIMS and computer system validation.
• Experience in areas such as quality control lab, COA management, lab instrumentation interfacing, Quality Data Management, change control, and IATF/FDA/GMP environments

Perks And Rewards That Inspire

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
• Flexible work environment
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Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together
It's an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers and communities.

We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics, and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world's most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today.

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic.