About this opportunity
Chem-Impex lists this Quality Systems Manager opportunity in wood dale, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Chem-Impex International is a family-owned distributor and manufacturer of high purity research chemicals serving the global life science research community, including peptide chemistry, amino acids, and diagnostics. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Wood Dale, IL, we support a catalog of 32,000+ products and are known for quality, accuracy, and reliability. As we scale, we are investing in stronger systems and operational discipline to support continued growth.
Why This Role Exists
This is a hands‑on Quality Systems leadership role responsible for owning and evolving our ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS). This role is critical to how we scale ensuring quality systems remain strong, consistent, and able to support increasing operational and customer demands without relying on reactive problem‑solving.
What You’ll Own
Quality System Ownership & Audit Readiness
Own and continuously improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System
Maintain audit readiness across internal, customer, and third‑party audits
Manage document control (SOPs, Work Instructions) and training alignment
Track and report weekly quality metrics and trends
Ensure systems remain aligned with how work is carried out
Lead the Material Review Board (MRB) for nonconforming materials
Own nonconformance investigations from initiation through closure (internal and customer)
Strengthen and standardize the CAPA system
Drive structured root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.)
Manage quarantine inventory and material disposition
Change Control & Governance
Lead Change Review Board (CRB) and change control governance
Implement and maintain a risk‑based change control framework
Ensure consistent application across teams and functions
Develop supplier qualification and performance programs
Implement risk‑based supplier segmentation and monitoring
Partner cross‑functionally to resolve supplier quality issues
Data Integrity & Documentation Systems
Improve SDS (Safety Data Sheet) lifecycle management and governance
Ensure alignment across SDS, CoA, specifications, and internal records
Establish standards for data integrity, traceability, and GHS compliance
Operational Quality Programs
Oversee chemical disposal program and vendor coordination
What You Bring
5–10+ years in Quality Systems / QA (chemical, pharma, or regulated manufacturing)
Experience leading or developing a small team
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 (cGMP familiarity preferred)
Experience building or improving CAPA, change control, audits, or supplier quality systems
Comfortable leading cross‑functional governance forums (MRB, CRB, or similar)
Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
What Success Looks Like
A structured, scalable, consistently applied QMS
Strong audit readiness with minimal reactive fixes
Effective CAPA and change control systems with clear ownership
Nonconformances and SCARs closed on time with root cause resolution
Improved supplier accountability and visibility
Reliable, consistent quality data and documentation
Why Join Us
Direct ownership of the quality system at a growing company
Opportunity to build structure during a key scaling phase
High visibility and collaboration with leadership
Real impact on how the business operates as it grows
Compensation
$100,000 – $130,000 base salary + target 7% annual performance bonus (based on individual and company performance)
Medical, Dental, and Disability Insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off
Equal Opportunity Employer
Chem-Impex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, citizenship and immigration status, order of protection status, arrest record, reproductive health decisions, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Worksite address
wood dale, IL, 60399, US
Who can apply
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