This position is focused on quality problem resolution at manufacturing plants with a focus on plant capabilities in Chemical processing and packaging. Primary objective is continuous improvement in quality, process control, material efficiency and startup of new product production.
Principle Accountabilities
- Supports site TPM initiative program and improvement process. Helps to develop and implement action plans to solve problems; works with other department and site employees to achieve and maintain ISO 9001 and RC 14000 certification. Member of the PQ Pillar.
- Support Quality improvement road map, scope projects and initiatives to eliminate losses. Individual contributor or Project manager for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) approach to control critical quality attributes in target processes.
- Support Lab testing method transfer from Research stage to QA Lab adaptation phase with focus on ISO compliance. Trouble shooting testing method to identify biases and develop harmonization plans.
- Recognized Subject Mater Expert (SME) on Key manufacturing process, able to articulate quality improvement plans to technical and non-technical teams.
- Lead customer complaints and nonconformance investigation. Assigns RCA, Corrective actions and preventative actions to cross functional team members.
- Data mining in- process and finished batch to identify early signs of process deviation. Support Engineering, Maintenance and Production to eliminate loses to maintain control limits.
- Maintian current KPI and develop new measurements to reflect areas of opportunities and to track improvements execution plans.
- Supports plant functions during external and internal audits including ISO 9001, NSF, Halal, Kosher and customer audits.
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Food Science, or related field with strong Chemistry component
- Three years of relevant experience
- Immigration sponsorship not offered with this position
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Quality engineer or equivalent certification.
Benefits
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Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
