Quality Specialist

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced QA Auditor to perform internal audits of manufacturing processes and verify ISO policy compliance. You will collaborate with QA, manufacturing, and inventory teams to identify, document, and resolve quality issues, and train staff on procedures.

Responsibilities include maintaining audit records, generating management reports, and contributing to continuous improvement within GMP-aligned practices.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting graphs and data from quality metrics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong basic math skills for calculations with fractions and decimals.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos.
• HS diploma or equivalent is desirable, not required.
• Effective communication for presenting information to teams.
• 1 year of QA experience in manufacturing, packaging or distribution is desirable.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to tolerate hot or cold warehouse environments.
• May be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audits of manufacturing processes, products, and procedures in support of quality and manufacturing operations teams.
• Verify implementation of ISO policies and procedures in the documented quality system.
• Work closely with quality assurance, manufacturing operations, and inventory control personnel.
• Perform random in-process audits designated by the quality manager/supervisor or lead.
• Assist with follow-up on quality-related problems.
• Research, resolve, and communicate work problems to the Supervisor and assist coworkers in solving problems.
• Document audit findings and records in the quality database system.
• Train and interpret process procedures, work instructions, and quality bulletins for audited departments.
• Provide input on changes and updates to work instructions and procedures.
• Participate in special projects including auditing, training other departments, and inspecting.
• Provide management reports on findings.
• Adhere to the supply chain quality policy and company good manufacturing practices.

Skills

Graph interpretation

Microsoft Office

Numerical calculations

Reading comprehension

Effective communication

Quality assurance (1 year)

Team collaboration

Drug-test compliance

Lifting 25 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Quality Database System

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audits of manufacturing processes, products, and procedures in support of quality and manufacturing operations teams
• Verify implementation of ISO policies and procedures in the documented quality system
• Work closely with quality assurance, manufacturing operations, and inventory control personnel
• Perform random in-process audits designated by the quality manager/supervisor or lead
• Assist with follow-up on quality-related problems
• Research, resolve, and communicate work problems to the Supervisor and assist coworkers in solving problems
• Document audit findings and records in the quality database system
• Train and interpret process procedures, work instructions, and quality bulletins for audited departments
• Provide input on changes and updates to work instructions and procedures
• Participate in special projects including auditing, training other departments, and inspecting
• Provide management reports on findings
• Adhere to the supply chain quality policy and company good manufacturing practices

Requirements

• Experience interpreting graphs
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• High school diploma or equivalent is listed as desirable, not required
• Effective communication skills to present information in one-on-one, small- and large-group situations
• 1 year of quality assurance experience in a manufacturing, packaging, or distribution facility is desirable
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to tolerate hot or cold warehouse environments
• Conditional offer recipients may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting internal audits and ensuring compliance with ISO policies and procedures within manufacturing environments. Proficient in quality assurance processes, effective communication, and problem-solving in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Internal Audits
• ISO Compliance
• Quality Assurance Experience
• Effective Communication Skills
• Microsoft Office

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Internal Audits
• ISO Policies
• Quality Assurance
• Data Documentation
• Graph Interpretation
• Mathematical Calculations

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Problem Solving
• Team Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Processes
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Supply Chain Quality Policy

Tools & Technologies

• Quality Database System
• Microsoft Office