Zep Inc. (NYSE: ZEP) is a leading provider of specialty chemical products to a wide variety of industrial, institutional, and retail customers. Zep Inc. has a solid presence throughout America and in the international marketplace, reaching into every major city in the United States, Canada and a number of cities in Western Europe. We are currently seeking a QUALITY MANAGER in Desoto, Texas. As a Quality Manager with Zep Inc., you will execute and manage quality systems for a company that sells a wide array of products with Excellent Brand Awareness, Strong Brand Identity, and products that offer Truly Superior Solutions.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities:

The Quality Manager will interact with all plant staff to maintain quality systems and ISO certification.  This position also has contact with our customers, sales reps, corporate R & D department and other Zep Inc. facilities with respect to quality issues, including product quality and performance.  In addition, the Quality Manager position will:

• Implement and maintain ISO 9001/14001 for the Desoto, Texas facility
• Direct and facilitate the implementation and expansion of Zep Business Systems (ZBS) in the region
• Implement processes to improve quality performance
• Manage the Quality Control Lab function as well as 1 – 3 employees
• Direct internal and external audits
• Test raw materials and finished products to meet company standards
• Develop and implement processes for continued improvement 

Education & Experience Requirements:

• 3 – 5 years of quality management experience in the chemical industry or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Chemistry or other science field or equivalent is required
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/14001 Quality Management Systems standards
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus
• Lean Implementation in a production, warehousing and distribution environment
• Prior people management experience a plus
• Ability to oversee all activities of team members to achieve department goals
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, written & verbal 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access)
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to multi-task; Proven ability to make sound decisions and recommendations; Perform duties with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

Zep Inc. is an organization that is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourages all interested candidates, including women, minorities, & former military personnel to apply.

It is the policy of Zep Inc. that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.

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