Quality Specialist

About the role

Nosco is looking for a Quality Specialist on second shift at our Bridgeview, IL facility. As an employee owner in this position, you will actively support the site operations teams to ensure conformance of products to Customer specifications and to ensure our processes are in compliance with our Quality System procedural requirements. This includes providing routine, direct support to the manufacturing floor consistent with the Lean principles of Leader Standard Work.

Responsibilities

• Support the achievement of the annual quality performance metrics established specific to Formal Complaints, Total Complaints and Customer Rejection Cost by routinely engaging in GEMBA activities in manufacturing.
• Take ownership for the release of manufactured product by performing the final QA / QC release activities including batch review, generation of customer documentation and ERP transactional release of inventory.
• Generate all customer-facing documentation, generate color standards, and maintain the color standard library.
• As directed by the QA Manager or Quality Engineer, facilitate and/or oversee the root cause / corrective action investigation process associated with internal, external and supplier-related non-conformances in compliance with Quality System procedures. This includes drafting customer responses as required.
• Perform appropriate QA follow-up and verification activities associated with Corrective and Preventive action plans that result from the various Nosco Quality System programs including NCR’s, SCAR’s, CAPAR’s, internal audits, customer audits, supplier audits and PQM’s.
• Support the achievement of a high level of compliance to the Quality Management System Program.
• Support 2-3 measurable process improvement projects annually.

Requirements

• Minimum High school graduate required; further education/degree preferred or equivalent industry exposure and experience.
• Technical quality system and manufacturing experience is helpful, especially in a printing / packaging environment.
• Ability to lead and influence employees, which includes engaging team members to gain buy-in, fostering open and truthful dialogue, treating people professionally, consistently and with respect, and establishing high expectations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to regularly lift 15 pounds and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
• Work at a computer for extended periods of time and have manual dexterity for computer work.
• Long periods of concentration.
• Speaking, hearing and vision are also essential to performing job functions.

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned company with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for eligible employees.
• Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits including HSA/FSA/HCA.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Fully paid term life insurance plan and accidental death and dismemberment for eligible employees.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Numerous well-being programs, paid parental leave, education assistance, and discount programs with participating partners.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Pay

The typical pay range for this role is $21.00 - $25.00 per hour. This pay range represents the base hourly rate for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base offer will depend on a variety of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

About Nosco

At Nosco, it is not just a job... it is a career. With over 115 years in the industry, Nosco provides printed cartons, labels, inserts, and flexible packaging to its 400+ customers in the healthcare, natural health, personal care, and consumer goods markets. Nosco is a subsidiary of Holden Industries, Inc., and is 100% employee-owned, offering a unique opportunity for our workforce to share in the success of the company through beneficial ownership.