Job Description – Quality Specialist
The Quality Specialist supports the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the plant's Quality Management System. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable quality standards, internal procedures, ISO certification requirements and organizational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
•Supporting the development and implementation of quality assurance processes and procedures.
•Conducting quality inspections, audits and assessments to identify improvement opportunities and ensure compliance with established standards.
•Managing the customer complaints database, conducting investigations, coordinating root cause analyses, and supporting corrective and preventive actions.
•Monitoring and coordinating the non-conformance handling process.
•Maintaining and overseeing Quality Management System documentation.
•Supporting compliance with ISO certification requirements and other applicable quality standards and regulations.
•Collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing support on quality-related matters.
•Supporting continuous improvement initiatives using relevant quality tools and methods.
•Training employees in quality procedures, inspections and good practices.
•Promoting Ways of Working principles and contributing to a safe working environment.
Education and Experience Requirements
•Degree or higher education in engineering, plastics processing, quality management or a related technical field.
•Minimum 3 years of professional experience in quality assurance or quality control, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Required Skills and Competencies
•Practical knowledge of quality tools and techniques, including control plans, quality systems, process control, root cause analysis and corrective action management.
•Knowledge of relevant quality standards, certification requirements and legal requirements.
•Knowledge of continuous improvement methods such as Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma.
•Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability and results orientation.
•Very good communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
•Good work organization, methodical approach, flexibility and ability to respond to changing priorities.
•Basic project management skills.
•Proficient use of the Microsoft Office package, including Outlook.
•Knowledge of English sufficient for fluent professional communication.
•Willingness for occasional domestic or international travel.
Employment for a period of 12 months.
Required Skills: Quality Control Documentation, Quality Control Inspection, Quality Control Management, Quality Improvement Programs, Quality Management Standards, Quality Metrics, Quality Process Development, Quality Standards, Supplier Quality Management
Employee Status: Project Temps (Fixed Term)
Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
