Quality Systems Coordinator at Zeochem LLC

Zeochem is seeking a Quality Systems Coordinator (QA Coordinator) to oversee the quality assurance program for its chemical manufacturing facility located in Louisville, KY. The ideal candidate will have experience with the following:

• Experience managing ISO 9001:2015 and/or ISO 14001 systems
• Coordinating document control for site
• Implementing site wide continuous improvement program

SUMMARY

Supports the Quality Manager to implement and maintain the local Continuous Improvement Program and the ISO 9001:2015 quality systems for site location. Collects and analyzes data, creates and reports metrics to measure the results and efficiency of quality assurance procedures, responds to quality question of external customers, and prepares the company for audits.

DIRECT REPORTS

None

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Maintain QA processes and procedures for site quality systems
• Lead local Quality Improvement Team (QIT) meetings
• Implement and manage local Continuous Improvement Process program
• Draft quality assurance policies and procedures
• Interpret and implement quality assurance standards and procedures
• Evaluate adequacy of quality assurance standards
• Document internal audits and other quality assurance activities
• Responsible for investigating customer complaints and non-conformance issues including root cause analysis and ensuring customer resolution
• Maintain Safety Data Sheet system and monitor for compliance to all applicable regulations for adsorbent product lines
• Analyze data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system
• Develop, recommend, and monitor corrective and preventive actions
• Prepare reports to communicate outcomes of quality activities
• Identify training needs and organize training interventions to meet quality standards
• Coordinate and support on-site audits conducted by external providers
• Evaluate audit findings and implement appropriate corrective actions
• Monitor risk management activities
• Responsible for document management systems, including contracts
• Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements
• Format or complete standard reports, supplier surveys, customer questionnaires, charts, and graphs as needed
• Other duties may be assigned

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in Quality Assurance
• Certified ISO auditor preferred
• Certifications including Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer, Quality Improvement Associate, or Six Sigma preferred
• Quality inspection, auditing, and testing experience
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, QA applications and databases
• Proven experience managing projects and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong written, communications, and interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to present data and presentations across multiple levels
• Strong Organization Skills
• Experience with implementation of corrective action programs
• Molecular Sieve or industry related experience desired
• Knowledge of tools, concepts, and methodologies of QA
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.