Job summary
Job overview
The Corporate Quality Manager at USALCO leads quality assurance efforts, develops quality strategies, and drives compliance and continuous improvement across the organization to support business goals.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing quality policies and systems, ensuring compliance with standards, leading audits and investigations, coaching quality staff, and collaborating with leadership to implement quality strategies and improvements.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree preferably in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or related field, with 5+ years managing ISO-based quality systems, strong leadership, analytical skills, and experience in the chemical industry; preferred qualifications include quality system development, root cause analysis certification, and audit leadership.
Company information
USALCO is a company focused on quality assurance in chemical and related industries, emphasizing compliance, continuous improvement, and leadership in quality management.
Job location and travel
Position is based in Baltimore, MD, with travel required.
Unique job features
The role includes leading quality strategy development, managing NSF certification compliance, and driving cultural change in quality practices across multiple sites.
Company overview
USALCO, short for United States Aluminate Company, is a leading manufacturer of aluminum-based chemicals, primarily focusing on the production of aluminum sulfate and sodium aluminate. These chemicals are essential in water treatment, paper manufacturing, and various industrial applications. The company generates revenue by supplying these products to municipalities and industries that require effective solutions for water purification and other processes. Founded in 1980, USALCO has grown through strategic acquisitions and expansions, enhancing its production capabilities and market reach. Their commitment to quality and innovation positions them as a key player in the specialty chemicals sector.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership in quality management, especially your experience with ISO-based quality systems and driving compliance improvements in regulated industries like chemicals or pharmaceuticals.
Emphasize your skills in developing and implementing quality strategies, managing audits, and fostering continuous improvement aligned with corporate quality standards and management operating systems.
Apply through multiple platforms such as USALCO's corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and major job boards to maximize your application visibility for the Corporate Quality Manager role.
Connect on LinkedIn with professionals in USALCO's Quality, HSE, or Operations divisions; open conversations by referencing recent company initiatives on quality improvements or asking about their experience with USALCO's management operating system (MOS).
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description like 'ISO quality systems,' 'root cause analysis,' 'quality audits,' 'continuous improvement,' and 'management operating system' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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