Business Quality Leader

Lead business-level quality programs and projects across APM manufacturing sites and product lines to improve first-pass quality, reduce product variability, address chronic quality issues, and reduce customer complaints Review product-quality trends and data across APM product lines to identify recurring issues, business risks, and improvement opportunities Partner with site Quality Managers to investigate significant product-quality issues, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence Lead product-line capability reviews and support site-to-site consistency across quality processes, product performance, and customer requirements Partner with growth teams, new product development teams, and global product managers to identify future quality capabilities needed to support new products and customer opportunities Translate business objectives and customer requirements into quality goals, priorities, and improvement plans for APM manufacturing sites Build quality capability across the business through coaching, knowledge sharing, structured problem solving, and collaboration with site quality teams Partner with Chemours Quality Management Systems leadership to support quality-system alignment, training, assessments, certifications, and risk identification Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts using data and quality methodologies to identify root causes and implement sustainable improvements Travel approximately 25%, primarily during the workweek, to support APM manufacturing locations, with occasional international travel based on business needs Requirements Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, engineering, polymer science, materials science, or a related scientific discipline 10+ years of progressive quality and/or product-quality experience in a complex manufacturing environment Demonstrated experience with product quality, customer complaints, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, quality trends, and product/process capability Experience with specialty materials, including specialty polymers, fluoropolymers, fluoroelastomers, coatings, membranes, specialty lubricants, or comparable advanced materials Demonstrated ability to lead quality teams, projects, or cross-functional initiatives Ability to influence experienced stakeholders without direct authority Experience with Quality Management Systems and enterprise/ERP systems supporting quality processes Preferred: Direct experience with fluoropolymers, FKM/fluoroelastomers, specialty coatings, ion-exchange membranes, specialty lubricants, or closely related advanced materials Preferred: Degree concentration in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer chemistry/science, or materials science Preferred: Previous experience in a Quality Manager, Senior Quality Manager, Business Quality, Global Quality, or Quality Director-level role Preferred: Experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites, complex product portfolios, multiple grades/SKUs, specialty compounding, and varied customer requirements Preferred: Experience applying Lean/Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC, APQP, MSA, A3, and/or 8D Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is a plus Must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation Immigration sponsorship, including H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN, or other non-immigrant status, is not currently available Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive experience in leading quality programs and projects within complex manufacturing environments, focusing on product quality, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions. Proficient in applying quality methodologies and managing cross-functional teams to drive sustainable improvements and align quality systems with business objectives. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor