Quality Specialist

Job Summary

The Quality Specialist will develop, support and lead site level implementation of the business quality strategies, programs, and systems.

Essential Functions

• Analyze site quality performance metrics, drive statistical analysis of products and use of supporting quality tools and processes.
• Lead site level quality meetings to communicate and drive improvements through key metrics.
• Identify and Execute improvement projects to maximize First Pass Prime and product quality performance.
• Act as interface to build and enhance relationships, services, and flow of information between the site and stakeholders with respect to the product quality.
• Provide direction on applicable material handling guidelines and quality requirements to External Manufacturing/warehouses and External Packaging Operations Plan.
• Lead product quality problem solving efforts with respect to non-conforming product, customer complaints, and un-planned events.
• Be the subject matter expert for coordinating the review and approval of special released product.
• Ensure that product returns and non-conforming product are appropriately managed to prevent unintended use.
• Support cross functional projects & teams assisting in project definition, and fundamental understanding of process critical conditions related to product quality.
• Support the business and global site personnel to introduce new products & trials as part of the product qualification process.
• Lead and participate in management of change reviews that impact product quality.
• Support and provide quality requirement guidance to plant Operating Discipline system procedures to ensure quality system requirements are satisfied (e.g. Good Manufacturing Practices, ISO 9001).
• Perform analyses (routine, non-routine, and complex), interpret, report, and document in ERP.
• Provide analytical technical/chemical expertise and guidance in the implementation and daily operation of quality assurance technology, improvement of analytical system performance, and reliability of results.
• Schedule, perform, document, and communicate analytical & calibration results according to the Sample Plan, Emergency Contingency Plans, maintenance plan, calibration and Quality Control schedules.
• Ensure quality system tools are validated throughout the global site quality architecture.
• Route analytical requests to the appropriate service provider.
• Monitor analytical systems, evaluate validity of data, apply statistics, interpret results, and take appropriate action.
• Perform first line troubleshooting of laboratory Information Technology (IT) and data handling systems.
• Provide expertise for troubleshooting and repairing analytical instruments.
• Manage raw material and products and retain samples.
• Validate, qualify, implement and verify new equipment, methods and the performance of new equipment.
• Assist in adapting and implementing laboratory IT and data handling systems to the needs of the unit.
• Anticipate analytical and product quality problems and address proactively.
• Maintain and optimize Sample Plans to meet the needs of stakeholders.

Physical & On-Site Requirements

• Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment, handle and organize physical files, and move between departments.
• Must be able to lift and carry office supplies, files, and packages up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to travel locally for bank deposits, vendor visits, or meetings as required by business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or Technical discipline.
• 3-5 years (min.) of relevant work experience in the industry.
• Experience in polyolefin or plastics manufacturing related industries would be a valuable asset (Polymer production or applications of polymers for film, fiber, molding or other downstream processes).
• Applied knowledge and experience working with Quality Management System requirements such ISO9001, and ISO 17025.
• Demonstrated strong networking, interpersonal skills and professionalism to deal with all levels of management, personnel, and business representatives.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks and objectives as well as take on additional tasks to meet business needs; must be able to manage a diverse workload, perceive needs of others, remain adaptable.
• Effective planning, organizing and priority-setting skills.
• Must possess strong analytical thinking skills and use formal problem-solving techniques and data analysis to determine root cause and reach solutions.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Strong computer skills including experience with SAP.

Work Authorization

Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas (such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN) or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SK GC Americas Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

ADA & Accommodation Notice

The duties listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required for this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered in accordance with applicable law; however, due to the nature of the essential functions, remote work may not be a reasonable accommodation for this position.