Quality Specialist

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

• 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 properties.
• 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.
• Monitor and improve analytical system performance and capability. Optimize Sample Plans to meet the needs of stakeholders.

• This position is performed entirely on-site at the Freeport, TX plant.
• 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.

• 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 ISO
  9001, and ISO 17025
• Demonstrated strong networking, interpersonal skills and professionalism to deal with all levels of management, personnel, and business…