QMS Specialist

Position Summary

Under guidance of the QMS Lead, this position supports adherence to the quality system, and applicable QSR and ISO standards. First point of contact for quality management and ensuring compliance for Performance Fiber business. 

Principal Responsibilities

• Facilitate local process development, implementation, review/approval and maintenance.
• Facilitate the maintenance and storage of documentation and records of QMS compliance.
• Verify on the job training has been accurately documented, is complete and filed in respective employees
files
• Perform training of local staff on general management and quality requirements, requirements regulatory
compliance, business processes and use of the quality database.
• Communicate QMS compliance issues to Value Stream Management.
• Understand internal and external requirements and ensure adherence to them.
• Ensure that all QMS compliance, administration and QMS records are completed on time and form and are
filed correctly on the site.
• Keep continuous improvement alive at the site level.
• Facilitate continuous improvement through leadership in site root cause analysis and non-conformity
management conformities.
• Promote the use of quality tools and processes.
• Act as site liaison for internal Stewardship and QMS audits / quality reviews / periodic evaluations
• Oversee compliance with administration/QMS requirements.
• Presentation of results at local and regional level.
• Reports NCRB, QDAR and other QMS metric to Value Stream Management and BU leadership

Education / Experience Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 2 years vocational training OR associate degree in a technical field (such as industrial technology) OR a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in an industrial environment
• Knowledge and experience of working in the medical device industry preferred.
• Advanced level of English, written and oral.

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

• Knowledge of international standards and quality tools.
• Ability to adapt to change and address quality nonconformities.
• Problem Solving.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to prioritize and work under set deadlines.
• Management and interpretation of data.
• Highly organized self-starter who is detailed oriented with drive and enthusiasm for quality.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal & written
• Ability to work in a fast paced, team-oriented work environment

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $52,000-72,800, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  The total compensation package for this position will also include benefits such as medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, participation in 401(k) savings plan, and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO, short- and long-term disability and parental leave, dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.