Quality Manager

Job Description

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, our innovative portfolio includes advanced water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies enable our customers to optimize operations, enhance product quality, protect critical assets, and achieve their sustainability goals.  

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Solenis operates 69 manufacturing facilities worldwide and employs over 16,100 professionals across 130 countries. Recognized as a 2025 US Best Managed Company for the third consecutive year, Solenis is committed to fostering a culture of safety, diversity, and professional growth.

For more information, visit www.solenis.com.

Your Role

As Quality Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring product and process quality while driving continuous improvement across the supply chain. You will play a key role in implementing Lean methodologies, overseeing audits, and managing quality-related claims.

Location: Ville-aux-Dames (Tours, France) – hybrid model (up to 2 days remote work per week)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure product quality and compliance

• Lead supplier and internal audits, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and industry standards

• Oversee and maintain the ISO 9001 Quality Management System

• Develop and monitor quality KPIs to track supplier and product quality performance

• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective/preventive action plans for quality issues

• Drive Operational Excellence across the supply chain and manufacturing processes.

• Apply Lean / Kaizen methodologies to optimize supply chain processes.

• Develop partnerships & projects collaborations

• Work closely with suppliers, subcontractors, and European partners.

• Contribute to cross-functional quality and process improvement projects.

What We’re Looking For

• 5-10 years proven experience in quality management (preferably in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or food industries).

• Solid background in supplier quality management and finished product quality assurance

• Experience in ISO 9001, with a deep understanding of audits, compliance, and regulatory requirements

• Experience in KPI development, monitoring and control

• Excellent problem-solving skills and experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Ability to influence and get buy-in from internal teams and external stakeholders;

• Experience in operational methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).

• Ability to manage cross-functional projects and collaborate with supply chain teams.

• Strong analytical skills, rigor, and a mindset for incremental improvement and change.

• Professional proficiency in French and English ( spoken and written) are mandatory.

• Openness to travel within Europe

What’s in it for you?

• A key role in a growing, forward-thinking company

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Opportunity to drive real change and improvements in a dynamic environment

• Career growth and professional development opportunities

• And much more...

What We Offer:

• Hybrid working schedule - office in Tours (France) has earned WELL Platinum Certification from the International WELL Building Institute

• Private medical care by Lux-MED

• Life insurance and Travel insurance

• Employee retirement plan (PPE) after trial period

• Sports card (Multisport) - partially employer-funded

• Employee Assistance Program for Employees and Families

• Company Social Fund (occasional perks like vouchers or holiday co-financing)

If you’re a results-driven Quality Manager with a passion for supplier quality, finished product excellence, and manufacturing standards, apply today!

We understand that not every candidate will possess every desired qualification listed above. If your experience varies from our outlined requirements, yet you believe you can bring value to the role, we encourage you to apply and share your unique perspective with us.

At Solenis, we recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We offer attractive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and abundant opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about working for a world-class company and enjoy tackling complex challenges, we invite you to consider joining our team.

Solenis is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

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