Quality Specialist - Gaston, SC

Why You'll Love This Job

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Quality Assurance team based out of our Gaston, SC facility. The ideal candidate for the Quality Specialist role will be results driven and have excellent troubleshooting skills that are complemented by exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. The candidate will also be a self-directed individual who can succeed independently as well as in small teams.

Responsibilities

The Quality Specialist will be reportable to the Quality Assurance Manager and have responsibilities for the following tasks:

Focus on behavior-based safety and hazardous chemical safety

Disposition products and ensure control of non-conforming product supporting both Monomers and Resins businesses

Assist with external audits (such as ISO and Food Safety) and customer visits

Participate in internal area quality audits to drive quality expectations and requirements

Interface with and train operators regarding quality, Food Safety, Good Documentation Practices, and Good Manufacturing Practices

Manage the raw materials quality acceptance process, working with Material Movement, Operations, Procurement, and Cost Accounting

Ensure raw material suppliers are qualified and properly documented

Inventory and purchase supplies through SAP

Assist operations areas with product control during upsets and process tests

Pull quality data for review to drive continuous improvement

Interface with R&D and Technical as required

Interface with Tech Marketing in support of customer issues

Update and maintain quality information in the Alpek Quality Management System

Lead and participate in quality root cause investigations to determine corrective and preventive actions for internal non-conformances and customer complaints

Drive Quality best practices and procedural implementation across operational areas

Verify operations field conditions conform to quality requirements

Support management of electronic databases for process and laboratory limits and results Skills & Qualifications

Required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong computer skills Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

3+ years' experience in a manufacturing facility desired

Chemical plant experience preferred

Results oriented leader with exceptional organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

SAP and LIMS experience a plus

Logistics or material handling experience a plus

Data driven, analytical problem solver

Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively

Root Cause Analysis experience desired

Supervisory experience

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a global leader in the production of PTA (Terephthalic Acid), PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Resins, PET Recycling (rPET), and Specialty Polymers. This integrated business services customers all over the world using its global network of manufacturing entities within the Alpek Polyester umbrella. We are committed to improving people's lives through our products, innovations, and a commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with manufacturing facilities in the Carolinas, Mississippi, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a division of Alpek, the petrochemicals and synthetic fibers business group of Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V., one of Mexico's largest corporations.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is subject to US Department of Commerce export regulations and thus must hire individuals who meet national security requirements. Interested applicants (or temporary employees) must meet eligibility requirements. Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.