Quality Specialist

Colonial Group, Inc.

Location:

101 N Lathrop Ave, Savannah, GA 31415, USA

Job Function:
Administration

Pay Type:

Salary

Colonial Terminals, Inc. (CTI) is an industry leader in handling and storing liquid and dry bulk products. We own and operate the largest, independent liquid and dry bulk storage facilities with breakbulk capacity in the southeastern United States. Colonial Terminals, Inc. is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Colonial Group, Inc.

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The position will assist with and/or lead safety and quality root cause investigations, as well as analyze trending. The individual in this role will regularly interact with and train operators. He/She will act as a technical resource for operations for investigating and resolving any operational opportunities or audit exceptions. The position will assist with measuring device calibrations as well as assist and/or perform audits.

The individual in this role will participate in cross‑functional teams to define, evaluate and improve the quality management system.

—The role involves interacting with all levels of operations including leadership, customers, regulatory agencies, and other company departments. The individual may also be called to perform additional functions as required by management.

• Perform, participate or lead root cause investigations; analyze investigation trends.
• Assist with overall development, continuous improvement and administration of operations training.
• Assist with continuous improvement and administration of the quality management system.
• Participate in external audits of customer and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Act as a liaison for customers and regulatory agencies.
• Perform in‑process and final quality control inspections of trucks and railcars.
• Provide support to operations, e.g., calibration of measuring devices and day‑to‑day operations.
• Wear proper PPE, regardless of weather conditions, as required by the product handled.
• Routine climbing of stairs, ladders, work on top of and under tank trucks and railcars, use of hand tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in operations; 2 years loading hazmat railcars preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of CTI safety and quality procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of truck and tank car anatomy.
• Ability to read, gauge, and calibrate measuring devices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to simplify or modify technical information for non‑technical staff or customers.
• Ability to work well with others in a positive environment.
• Ability to perform high‑level root cause analysis.
• Ability to perform training on an individual or group basis.
• Ability to build effective relationships.
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Physical capacity to climb stairs, ladders, and tanks.
• Tolerance for exposure to all weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, and off‑shift work schedules.
• Demonstrated leadership and alignment with core company values.

• Regularly sit, stand, walk; may lift or move up to 60 lbs.
• Local travel required; regional travel on occasion.
• Off‑shift work may be required.

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Colonial Group, Inc. is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our organizations. We encourage applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. Colonial Group, Inc. prohibits discrimination and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.