Quality Specialist Launch Team(m/w/x)

Requirements

• Degree, diploma, or equivalent work experience
• Train The Trainer qualification
• 5 years experience in can manufacturing
• Knowledge of Problem Solving and Lean
• Experience working in cross-cultural teams
• 3+ years experience in comparable position
• ISO, Food Safety and audit experience
• Green Belt Certification preferred
• Expert knowledge of can making process
• Ability to transfer process knowledge
• Capability in equipment setup and troubleshooting
• Computer skills for analysis and reporting
• English communication skills
• Experience with line launches or rebuilds
• Ownership mindset and continuous improvement focus
• Ability to mentor and develop others
• Attention to detail and specification adherence
• Effective communication across all levels
• Teamwork and collaboration mindset
• Results-driven, proactive, and forward-thinking
• Ability to work autonomously
• Willingness to travel at short notice

Tasks

• Optimize processes for quality and chemical usage
• Ensure compliance with environmental laws and prescriptions
• Meet efficiency and spoilage targets for new builds and line conversions
• Deliver compliant and specification-conforming products during start-up
• Monitor processes and materials for food safety compliance
• Take immediate action on quality deviations
• Oversee inspections and finished product audits
• Maintain and calibrate gauges and measurement equipment
• Provide expert support for operational quality issues
• Track quality trends to identify early signals of variation
• Initiate corrective actions to improve process capability
• Implement and maintain ISO and HACCP systems
• Execute SOPs and SPC tools during ramp-up
• Train staff on quality expectations and defect prevention
• Ensure trained backups for critical food safety roles
• Collaborate cross-functionally to reduce process variability
• Analyze quality data to drive decision-making
• Resolve customer complaints through root cause analysis
• Manage quality requirements for new product trials
• Provide emergency breakdown support and diagnostic capability
• Support accurate and efficient size conversions
• Capture lessons learned to enhance future equipment builds
• Implement BOE standards for safety and maintenance pillars

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