Operational Excellence Quality Specialist

Olin Corporation; Lake Jackson (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Available

Job summary

Olin Corporation in Lake Jackson, Texas is seeking an Operational Excellence Specialist to strengthen manufacturing quality performance and drive continuous improvement through robust quality systems, defect prevention, data analysis, and disciplined Asset Operations work processes.

You will lead quality initiatives, enhance QMS execution, use SPC and trend analysis to identify loss drivers, and collaborate across Quality, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, and EHS to ensure

Qualifications

• Lead quality improvement initiatives to reduce defects, rework, and variability.
• Strengthen QMS execution with procedures, audits, document control, CAPAs, and compliance.
• Use data, dashboards, SPC, capability and trend analysis to drive decisions.
• Facilitate root cause analysis for quality events and ensure corrective actions are sustained.
• Improve standard work and integrate quality into daily manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support quality improvement initiatives to reduce defects, recurring quality events, off-spec material, rework, and process variability.
• Strengthen Quality Management System (QMS) execution through procedures, audits, document control, corrective actions, compliance, and standardization.
• Use quality data and tools to identify loss drivers and support data-driven decisions.
• Facilitate root cause analysis for quality events and ensure corrective actions are technically sound and sustained.
• Advance Asset Operations by improving standard work adherence and integrating quality requirements into manufacturing execution.

Skills

Quality management

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

SPC / capability analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in quality/engineering/chemistry/ops

Associate's degree + 5+ years in quality field

Tools

SAP quality

Job description

Title: Operational Excellence Specialist

Location: Lake Jackson, Texas

Salary: $79,000 - $115,000

Schedule: 5/8s or 9/80s

Relocation Available

Focus: The Operational Excellence Quality Specialist is responsible for strengthening manufacturing quality performance and driving continuous improvement through robust quality systems, defect prevention, data analysis, and disciplined Asset Operations work processes. This role partners closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, and EHS to reduce variability, improve process capability, resolve quality issues, and ensure products and processes consistently meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements

Essential Functions:

• Lead and support quality improvement initiatives that reduce defects, recurring quality events, off-spec material, rework, and process variability
• Strengthen Quality Management System (QMS) execution through effective procedures, audits, document control, corrective and preventive actions, compliance, and sustained standardization
• Use quality and operational data, dashboards, SPC, capability analysis, and trend analysis to identify loss drivers, detect emerging issues, and support data-driven decisions
• Facilitate and support root cause analysis for quality events and process deviations, ensuring corrective actions are technically sound, completed, and sustained
• Advance Asset Operations and operational discipline by improving standard work adherence and integrating quality requirements into day-to-day manufacturing execution

Position Requirements:

• Must meet one of the following education and experience requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree* in quality, engineering, chemistry, operations, or a related technical field OR
  • Associate's degree* in quality, operations, or related technical field plus 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing quality, QMS, laboratory, SAP quality, or related technical role
• Demonstrated experience supporting quality in a manufacturing, chemical, or process industry environment
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), including procedures, audits, document control, corrective actions, compliance requirements, and continuous improvement
• Experience using quality tools and methods such as root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action, SPC, process capability, trend analysis, and defect prevention
• Proficient in Lean and Six Sigma principles, including waste elimination, standardization, and variation reduction
• Prior experience in quality assurance, quality control, quality engineering, customer quality, laboratory quality, or manufacturing quality strongly preferred
• Must possess a valid US driver's license

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• This role is approximately 70% office-based and 30% plant-based. The position requires the ability to safety access and navigate an operating industrial facility, including production areas, stairs, fixed ladders, elevated platforms, and uneven surfaces. The role may require extended standing/walking; occasional bending, stopping, kneeling, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds; and use of required PPE. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, consistent with applicable law and safety requirements.

An All-In Investment in Your Future

As a global leader in both chemical manufacturing and ammunition, Olin empowers over 8,000 individuals to make an impact both at work and in our surrounding communities.

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*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

*Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.