Quality specialist

Ball Corporation; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in sustainable packaging is seeking a Quality Specialist in Wakefield. In this role, you'll implement quality assurance protocols, conduct analyses, and collaborate with teams to enhance product integrity. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in quality or packaging, a technical certificate or associate degree, and knowledge of food safety standards. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while contributing to community and societal betterment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in quality or packaging.
• Food or packaging background required.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food-contact requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Quality Management System designed by the Global Quality team.
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Identify improvement areas and develop action plans.

Skills

Advanced problem-solving ability

Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Experience with digital or manual quality data entry systems

Education

Technical Certificate or Associate Degree

Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., Six Sigma Green Belt)

Tools

Minitab

ERP systems

Job description

Position

As a Quality Specialist, you serve as a pivotal leader in ensuring that aluminum can products meet and exceed established quality and food safety standards. You develop and implement quality assurance protocols, conduct detailed analyses, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Your role involves close collaboration with cross‑functional teams to enhance product integrity, optimize processes, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Quality Management System designed by the Global Quality team, aligning plant goals and local regulatory requirements.
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and compliance with all relevant standards.
• Identify improvement areas, develop action plans, and lead cross‑functional teams to enhance product quality and process efficiency.
• Deliver training programs to improve quality competencies of team members across the plant.
• Lead quality improvement projects from conception through implementation, ensuring timely and successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in quality or packaging.
• Food or packaging background.
• Technical Certificate or Associate Degree.
• Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., Six Sigma Green Belt) and Food Safety certifications (e.g., HACCP).
• Familiarity with advanced quality tools and software, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), Minitab, ERP systems, control chart setup, analysis, and interpretation.
• Advanced problem‑solving ability; lead root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Experience with digital or manual quality data entry systems and audits.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food‑contact requirements in can manufacturing.
• Experience in product isolation, traceability, non‑conformance documentation, and audit readiness.

Benefits

Join Ball, a global leader in sustainable aluminium packaging. Contribute to a better community, society, and world while advancing your professional development.

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation.