Environmental Quality Manager

Pace Analytical Services

Kernersville, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Biology, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Plan, Business Writing, Chemistry, Coaching, Communication Skills, Compensation Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Documentation, English Language, Establish Priorities, Industry/Trade Analysis, Interpret Regulations, Leadership, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Physical Demands, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Process Management, Program Planning, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Resource Management, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Motivation, System Operations, Team Lead/Manager, Usability Engineering
LOCATION
Kernersville, NC
POSTED
Today

Shift:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.

Manager – Quality

SUMMARY:
Responsible for managing the implementation of quality programs, policies, and procedures from a functional or technical perspective for a single site or multiple sites within a region or division. Provides guidance to management on quality-related matters, including performance, regulatory compliance, and data quality and usability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Manage staff, including hiring, training, development, engagement, performance evaluation, compensation recommendations, and performance management.
  • Implement and manage quality processes, audits, and continuous improvement programs; align leadership and resources to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Provide input on the development and improvement of policies and procedures for assigned areas.
  • Advise leadership on improvements to quality-related policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations, facilitate communication on customer and business needs, and track performance metrics across all levels.
  • Resolve escalated, technical, or sensitive quality issues; collaborate with internal teams and external agencies as needed.
  • Manage departmental or functional budgets, including resource allocation and approval of expenditures.
  • Lead or participate in special projects by identifying priorities, coordinating activities, and evaluating outcomes.
  • Maintain current knowledge of quality regulations, industry trends, and applicable laws.
  • Contribute to departmental effectiveness through continuous improvement and active team participation.
  • Promote and support Pace Analytical’s mission through professional, cooperative interactions that foster a positive work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or a related field; AND three (3) years of quality experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Supervisory experience preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Required Knowledge:

  • Principles, practices, and techniques of quality systems and operations.
  • Development and implementation of quality programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Team leadership, employee motivation, and performance management.
  • Training methods related to policies and procedures.
  • Report writing and business communication.
  • Budget development and administration fundamentals.
  • Applicable quality standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Computer applications related to the work.
  • Effective interaction with diverse individuals, including challenging situations.
  • Presentation and communication techniques.
  • Program planning, development, and evaluation.
  • Proper business English, including grammar and punctuation.

Required Skills:

  • Performing professional-level quality work across multiple functional areas.
  • Managing and administering comprehensive quality programs.
  • Supervising, coaching, and evaluating employees.
  • Applying project management and business planning methods.
  • Building and motivating high-performing teams.
  • Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and standards.
  • Providing consultative support to leadership and staff.
  • Preparing reports, recommendations, and documentation.
  • Exercising sound judgment and independent decision-making.
  • Communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Delivering effective presentations to varied audiences.
  • Contributing to team and organizational goals.
  • Building and maintaining strong working relationships.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

  • Ability to work in lab and office environments and use standard equipment.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift or move up to 20 pounds occasionally and 10 pounds frequently.
  • Vision to read printed materials and computer screens.
  • Hearing and verbal communication skills for in-person and telephone interactions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in laboratory, office, and field settings.
May include exposure to chemicals, fumes, gases, biological materials, and related environmental conditions. Travel may be required.

Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.

Benefits
When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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About the Company

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Pace Analytical Services

Three divisions. Two countries. 1800 employees. Twenty-eight environmental labs. Two Life Sciences labs. Twenty-four service centers. Hundreds of certifications. 38 years of industry experience. Financial stability. Dynamic thought leadership and strategic management planning with one shared vision: work together to protect our environment and improve our health.

Pace began on a much smaller scale in 1978, serving Minneapolis and the surrounding areas with founder and CEO Steve Vanderboom at the helm. A commitment to safety and high ethical standards, respect for both clients and employees, and a drive for excellence inspired us as we expanded - and these values are at the core of everything we do today. Still under Vanderboom's directorship, we are proud to be industry leaders, offering an unparalleled range of services delivered by the most experienced scientific professionals. No matter the scope of work or special requirements, we have the people, knowledge and technology to tackle them. Partnering with us, clients are guaranteed to experience the Pace Analytical difference.

Pace Analytical Services, LLC. provides analytical services including environmental testing and sampling. Laboratories utilize EPA, ASTM Standard Methods, NIOSH and other accepted test procedures and methods in accordance with both federal and state regulations. Pace also provides specialty analytical support for air toxics, aquatic toxicity, bioassay, biota, dioxin/furans, low-level mercury, radiochemistry, vapor intrusion, environmental forensics, industrial hygiene, etc.

Pace Analytical Life Sciences provides analytical testing services to the pharmaceutical/medical device industries. Services include chemical and microbiology, method development/validation, physical testing, raw material testing, stability testing and storage, and product release testing. Pace operates two FDA-registered, DEA-registered (Class I - V), cGMP-compliant facilities: one located in Oakdale, MN and the other located in San German, PR. The Oakdale, MN facility is ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited.

Pace Analytical Lab Ops Division provides professional scientific staffing - to accommodate full outsourcing or augmentation of staff at a client's on-site location - to various industries as well as research and development organizations. The ISO 9001:2008 certified Lab Ops Division also provides instrumentation sales, repair and qualification services, product and materials testing support and regulatory compliance services.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
https://www.pacelabs.com/