Quality Specialist

Avery Dennison; La Coruña; Hybrid; EUR 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Development plans

Flexible hours

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking a Quality Specialist to develop, implement, and improve quality plans, systems, and procedures using six sigma tools and lean concepts at our Alvedro site. The role includes auditing the quality system, delivering training, performing root-cause analyses, reporting metrics to site leadership, and supporting client audits while driving standardization.

Hybrid work model, flexible hours with free Friday afternoons, health insurance, and development programs are among the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of dedicated quality experience.
• Excellent proficiency in Spanish and proficient in English.
• Certified Auditor or Certified Quality Analyst preferred, with strong technical, auditing, and statistical skills.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Google Workspace.
• Demonstrated collaboration across departments and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Audit and test the quality system for process sustainability and compliance.
• Develop and deliver site-wide quality training programs.
• Investigate quality problems using root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Report quality metrics to site leadership and coordinate with the global quality team.
• Support audits and document control; drive process changes to reduce variation.

Skills

Certified Auditor

Quality Analyst

Statistical skills

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

The Quality Specialist develops, implements, and improves quality plans, programs, procedures, and systems using statistical analyses, lean manufacturing concepts, and six sigma tools. The incumbent reviews, analyzes, and reports on quality system and process discrepancies, developing and implementing best practices for standardization and excellence to ensure performance and quality products conform to established company and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Work Model: Hybrid / Flexible (Alvedro Office: Flexible working hours with free afternoon Fridays)

• Audit and test the quality system to ensure sustainability of processes and compliance with company and legal requirements.
• Develop, update, and deliver Avery Dennison quality system training programs across all levels of site employees.
• Investigate quality problems using root cause analysis and develop dispositions and corrective actions in agreement with operations leads.
• Report on quality performance metrics to site leadership and collaborate with the global quality team to deploy and maintain global quality standards.
• Support compliance and client audit activities, oversee the document control system, and drive process changes to reduce variation.

Job Description

About the Role

The Quality Specialist develops, implements, and improves quality plans, programs, procedures, and systems using statistical analyses, lean manufacturing concepts, and six sigma tools. The incumbent reviews, analyzes, and reports on quality system and process discrepancies, developing and implementing best practices for standardization and excellence to ensure performance and quality products conform to established company and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Work Model: Hybrid / Flexible (Alvedro Office: Flexible working hours with free afternoon Fridays)

• Audit and test the quality system to ensure sustainability of processes and compliance with company and legal requirements.
• Develop, update, and deliver Avery Dennison quality system training programs across all levels of site employees.
• Investigate quality problems using root cause analysis and develop dispositions and corrective actions in agreement with operations leads.
• Report on quality performance metrics to site leadership and collaborate with the global quality team to deploy and maintain global quality standards.
• Support compliance and client audit activities, oversee the document control system, and drive process changes to reduce variation.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of dedicated quality experience.
• Excellent proficiency in Spanish and proficient in English.

Skills you need to succeed

• Certified Auditor or Certified Quality Analyst preferred, with strong technical, auditing, and statistical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in IT tools (Google Workspace).
• Demonstrated collaboration and partnering attitude to interface effectively across departments and global teams.

Additional Information

What We Offer

Here’s a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

• Health & Support: *Full Health Insurance: Health insurance with Adeslas for all employees and their children under 25. *Employee Assistance Program: Access to Lyra, our confidential Employee Assistance Program, for personal and professional support.

• Professional Development: Benefit from Individual Development Plans and customized training programs tailored to your specific needs.

• Work-Life Flexibility: Alvedro Office: Flexible working hours with free afternoon Fridays.

• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in volunteer activities to support Non-Profit Organizations.

Why Join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com. Our Alvedro site, founded in 1999, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports our Solutions Group division and employs approximately 53 talented individuals. Here, we produce Care Labels and Stickers (both Core and RFID) and TexTrace labels for world-class brands. Key functions at this site include Operations, Customer Service, Sales, and Global Commercial teams, offering diverse career paths and opportunities for growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation at [e-mail]. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Salary Range: 22,330 - 35,728 EUR