Job Purpose:

Our Quality Control Specialist will be responsible for having direct oversight of ISO 9001:2015 and FSSC 22000 certifications and other quality and regulatory standards as applicable. This role also supports the Region’s operations team in continuous improvement-based activities which include customer and supplier specific projects from inception through completion.

Job Responsibilities:

● Assist regional and site resources in managing continual improvement activities and projects.
● Coordinate with regional and department managers in the deployment of continuous Improvement initiatives, projects and assignments.
● Assist with bringing projects to successful completion using team facilitators, process analysis, problem solving, coaching techniques, statistical tools and related software.
● Maintain, trend and provide training on Key Performance Indicators (KPI) ensuring adherence under the management review requirements of the ISO registered quality system.
● Act as company representative at all production sites within region, responsible for maintenance, improvement, documenting, and auditing of their ISO 9001:2015 and FSSC 22000 registered Quality Systems, including all facets of the standard requirements, up to and including gathering customer feedback.
● Assist in preparation and reporting of internal auditing activities and supplier auditing activities.
● Support the issuance and completion of customer quality surveys and compliance documentation (RoHS, REACH, Proposition 65, and associated certificates of compliance).
● Ensure standardization, implementation and education of best practices across the business group, by working with peers to document, control and publish system changes/improvements, especially as they relate to ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 processes/procedures, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
● Involve, collaborate, and communicate effectively with internal resources as applicable.
● Communicate project and action item status to direct supervisor/manager.
● Provide support to ensure projects assigned stay on task, on budget and within scope to meet all expectations.
● Take primary ownership in the completion of Internal and External (Customer) CAPA responses as necessary and monitor and report on the timely completion of CAPA action items assigned to various coworkers.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

● 1-3 years related experience with FDA regulated (Food and Cosmetics) industries.

● Bachelor’s degree with preference for Science in Industrial/Quality Engineering.

● Ability to communicate in Spanish and English preferred.

● Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Standard and requirements

● Experience managing ISO 9001:2015 and GFSI management systems (SQF, BRC, FSSCC, etc.) preferred

Work Experience:

● 3-5 years of related experience of successful supervisory/management experience required to motivate and develop direct reports, as well as size up new talent.

Education:

● Bachelor's Degree - Industrial Engineering

Warehouse Positions 

Working Conditions:
The work environment for this position requires:
● Regularly working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse where exposure to cold, heat, damp or humid conditions may occur.
● Exposure to loud noise.
● Exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles.

Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements listed below are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 
● Ability to lift, twist and carry up 50 - 75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.
● Walking/Standing - walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders. Stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter.
● Sitting - sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment.  
● Lifting - lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance .
● Stooping - performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist.
● Kneeling -  kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job, and duties may change from time to time depending on our business needs.  

What We Offer

Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.Healthcare benefits and 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and much more!

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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