Quality Assurance & Export Compliance Assistant (Full-Time)

Cavalier Logistics; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cavalier Logistics is seeking a full-time Quality Assurance and Export Compliance Assistant to support and oversee quality initiatives. The ideal candidate will ensure procedures adhere to established standards, maintain compliance, and satisfy customers. Preferably with experience in the logistics industry.

Responsibilities include maintaining QA manuals, audit preparation, SOP implementation, and collaboration across departments to drive continuous improvements and meet regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Commitment to quality and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with audits and quality manuals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and edit Quality Manuals and related documentation.
• Prepare for audits and manage auditing schedules.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and quality initiatives.
• Prepare audit reports and track CAPAs and nonconformances.
• Coordinate with internal teams to drive process improvements.
• Assist in audits of external vendors and contractors.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Prioritization

Detail orientation

Team collaboration

QA processes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Cavalier Logistics is seeking a full-time Quality Assurance and Export Compliance Assistant to support and oversee the management of the Company's quality initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, self-starter who will work with other staff to make sure procedures adhere to established quality standards, maintain legal compliance and satisfy customers. Preferably with experience in the Logistics Industry.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain and edit Quality Manuals, IAC, and CCSF
• Prepare for and attend audits and maintain auditing schedules
• Implementation and maintenance of SOPs and quality initiatives
• Prepare audit reports and perform follow-up to obtain resolutions that are compliant with regulations and satisfactory to all parties.
• Maintain records of all internal audit activities.
• Write, revise, and verify quality standards and test procedures for program design to ensure quality.
• Recommend program improvements and/or corrections.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of evolving quality assurance codes and standards.
• Coordinate with associates to identify critical success factors, develop measurement systems, and implement continuous process improvement methodologies.
• Maintain, enforce, and measure quality assurance processes.
• Develop procedures used to verify programs function according to actual requirements and established guidelines.
• Review and evaluate services to correct deficiencies and formulate improvements.
• Review and document deviations, CAPAs and nonconformances
• Assist in performing audits of external vendors, contractors, and other relevant organizations as needed.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of new programs, services, and projects; monitor progress and evaluate results; recommend changes or other action as appropriate
• Reviews, analyzes, and implements technological changes to enhance performance and customer requirements.
• Works collaboratively with customer support and other departments/teams on design, testability, and development of internal audits.
• Interact and collaborate effectively with internal and external team members to assure needs of the company are met.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management, including cross training in other departments.

Requirements:

• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work with all levels of management
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work with constantly changing priorities and enthusiasm
• Acute attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player

Previous Experience:

• Two years related experience preferred, but will consider equivalent in formal education.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Benefits & Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation - Depends on Experience
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.