Are you a strong team leader who takes ownership and has a strong analytical mindset? At Nouryon, we are seeking a talented and driven professional to join our team as a full-time QC Manager in our site in Arnhem.  

About the role

Nouryon has two Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose (CMC) manufacturing sites Arnhem, Netherlands, Äänekoski, Finland. CMC is a versatile product with applications in various markets worldwide, ranging from industrial uses (oil drilling) to strictly regulated markets in food, animal feed, and pharmaceuticals. CMC is produced from cellulose, caustic soda, and Monochloroacetic acid (MCA).

The facility in Arnhem is capable of producing a large number of product types. The production process consists of multiple lines that operate semi-continuously. A significant part of the post-processing in the process involves solid material handling. The site is classified as "SEVESO," which means there is an increased HSE risk that extends beyond the site boundaries.

As QC Manager you report to the Process & Quality Control Manager and lead a team of four QC Analysts. You manage and coordinate all QC activities and laboratory workload to ensure that customers consistently receive on-spec products, including prioritizing testing, calibrations, product release and Out of spec investigations. You foster a strong quality culture that meets regulated market expectations and ensure effective communication within QC and with Production, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain and Maintenance.

Your responsibilities as QC Manager will include

• Provide day to day functional leadership to the QC lab team
• Perform QC analyses on raw materials, in process and final products.
• Organize and conduct batch review and product release decisions.
• Ensure correct use of validated/verified methods and maintain oversight on method documentation.
• Review and approve analytical results and QC documentation.
• Support method validations through organizing Gauge R&R studies based on method validation program from R&D.
• Support internal/external audits and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, EXCiPACT and GMP like requirements
• Oversee calibration, preventive maintenance and equipment qualification executed by the team.
• Provide direction during troubleshooting and ensure laboratory systems (e.g., MES, LIMS) function reliably
• Support product stability study testing to ensure product quality over time
• Ensures that the reporting employees carry out their duties in compliance with all relevant requirements that are part of the internal HSE&S system

We believe you bring

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (HBO) or equivalent experience in (chemical) laboratory technology
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role
• At least 1 year of experience in leading a team
• Fluent in English and Dutch, German is highly desired.
• Knowledge of relevant quality standards and regulations (GMP+, HACCP, FSSC 22.000, Excipact, ISO 9001)
• Understanding of equipment qualification/calibration principles and laboratory systems (LIMS/MES)
• High level of ownership, quality mindset, and decisiveness in a regulated environment.

We believe you are

• A strong leader with the ability to coach, motivate and develop an experienced team
• Able to escalate when needed and maintain professional judgement regarding product quality

 
We offer you

the chance to work with various stakeholders across all levels of the organization. This team is striving to be better every day and are always willing to help whenever necessary. Our employment package comprises:

• A permanent contract with a probationary period of 2 months.
• A gross basic annual salary including holiday allowance based on your knowledge and experience between EUR 60,000 and EUR 75.000.
• 35 vacation days.
• A performance bonus based on KPI’s.
• An excellent pension plan with a strong contribution rate, most of which is paid by Nouryon.
• LifeCheck Employee Assistance Program: Free, confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.
• An attractive bike plan.
• A company fitness plan to stay active and healthy.

Good to know

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, based in Arnhem. In this role you report to the PQC Manager who is also based in Arnhem.

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/

We look forward to receiving your application!

About Nouryon

Explore careers and life at Nouryon   

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

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Contact

For additional information about the vacancy please contact Kevin Prins, TA Partner via kevin.prins@nouryon.com.

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