QA Lead Site Coordinator

A global leader in sustainable chemical manufacturing is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead Coordinator to join its laboratory operations team in Port Neches, Texas. This role is responsible for driving quality assurance initiatives, maintaining compliance with international standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across product safety and regulatory frameworks.

Role Overview:

The Quality Systems Coordinator will lead efforts to uphold and evolve the organization's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring alignment with industry certifications and customer expectations. This position plays a key role in internal auditing, supplier qualification, documentation control, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and monitor performance indicators to support quality governance and improvement.
• Administer and update controlled documentation systems.
• Facilitate local quality and product safety meetings.
• Lead internal audits and manage audit-related activities.
• Investigate and resolve product complaints and deviations.
• Track and analyze non-conformance data; ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Participate in product development reviews and provide quality input.
• Ensure compliance with global standards (e.g., ISO 9001, GMP, HACCP, EFFCI).
• Maintain and expand quality certifications based on risk and strategic direction.
• Manage customer-facing documentation and respond to quality-related inquiries.
• Host customer audits and represent the quality function.
• Conduct onboarding and training for new team members.
• Support supplier qualification and audit processes.
• Report quality metrics to leadership and prepare periodic reports.
• Validate cleaning procedures and critical control points.
• Oversee regulatory programs such as FDA Foreign Supplier Verification.
• Manage waiver processes for raw materials and finished products.
• Promote good manufacturing practices and quality culture.
• Develop and deliver training programs on quality standards.
• Manage departmental budget and invoice processing.
• Provide support to other departments on quality-related matters.
• Travel to other facilities as needed for quality support.

Looking For In Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in quality assurance, preferably in chemical or process manufacturing.
• Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor.
• Green Belt Certification.
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and customer interaction.