Quality Systems Specialist — Lab & Process Improvement

Specialty Granules; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 104,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Health, vision, dental benefits

Job summary

Specialty Granules LLC is seeking a Quality Systems Technical Specialist to uphold corporate and plant quality systems, support the QVM, QMS, and QIS, and drive product and process improvements across Quality, R&D, PED, and Operations. This role collaborates with multiple functions to ensure customer requirements are met.

The position involves leading audits, developing procedures, calibrating instruments, training staff, and advancing continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Science, Statistics or related field.
• ASQ certification preferred in leadership or quality tracks.
• 5+ years of quality experience in manufacturing or corporate environment.
• Experience with analytical equipment, quality systems, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and maintain a safe work area.
• Develop and implement quality procedures and QMS.
• Audit quality systems and laboratories across facilities.
• Analyze data to identify root causes and drive improvements.
• Coordinate with purchasing, plant personnel, and vendors to ensure material quality.
• Lead or train personnel in quality testing and process control.

Skills

Quality systems knowledge

Statistical skills

Analytical thinking

Training others

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Science/Statistics or related

ASQ Certification preferred

5+ years quality experience in manufacturing

Tools

NWA

MiniTab

SQL

MS Access

G-Suite

Job description

Specialty Granules LLC is seeking a Quality Systems Technical Specialist to uphold corporate and plant quality systems, support the QVM, QMS, and QIS, and drive product and process improvements across Quality, R&D, PED, and Operations. This role collaborates with multiple functions to ensure customer requirements are met.

The position involves leading audits, developing procedures, calibrating instruments, training staff, and advancing continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic