Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist

1 month ago


Belmont, United States Carus Group Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Are you up for the challenge of holding suppliers at a global level accountable for their quality? Do you have a passion to find creative solutions to problems? If so, then come join a passionate team focused on producing key products for environmental and societal benefit


THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Plant Manager, Belmont, the Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist will:

  • Perform audits, communicate results, and provide recommendations to procurement on new and existing suppliers to ensure suppliers meet the expected specifications.
  • Drive supplier development projects as needed to improve the quality of the materials supplied to Carus.
  • Oversee compliance for NSF, Kosher, KIWA, and Halal globally. Ensure quality operations are managed in a cost-effective manner aligned with the approved budget and allocations to plants are reviewed and appropriate.
  • Collaborate with Quality Control Manager at our LaSalle location to ensure high-level processes and procedures are standardized across locations for quality planning, testing and inspections, methods, instruments, statistical analysis, process control, etc.
  • Collaborate with the LaSalle Quality Control Manager to ensure impacted site personnel at LaSalle receive training when changes are made to Phosphates quality assurance programs, procedures, and sampling techniques.
  • Review all raw material Certificate of Analysis, addressing any issues.
  • Support Belmont Site QMS with analytical methods and questions, specialty testing, and performing or coordinating 3rd party calibration/analysis as required.

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The right candidate will be a strong communicator who possesses superior analytical and problem-solving skills. Your credentials ideally include:

  • A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science or related field with five or more years of hands-on as a Quality Specialist/Engineer/Laboratory Supervisor, or a master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science, or related field with hands-on experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Process or Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Technology.
  • Hands on experience in auditing manufacturing facilities, equipment, laboratories, and service providers.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Visio, Minitab, applied statistics, and documentation software.
  • Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, ANSI and EPA regulations and reporting requirements.
  • Ability to work independently yet sees others as partners and essential team members.
  • Strong organizational and systems implementation.
  • Ability to travel up to (10%) of the time. Up to 25% travel may be required during initial training.

THE COMPANY

Carus is a highly respected, family-owned company with deep roots in Illinois’ Starved Rock Country. We develop and manufacture products that clean the air, water and soil, and we are always exploring new opportunities and initiatives to expand our reach.

For over 100 years, Carus has been the employer of choice in the greater LaSalle-Peru area. Through several local outreach initiatives, we actively support our local community and STEM education.

It’s an exciting time to join the Carus team.

  • The LaSalle manufacturing facility has an exciting new project that will enhance our capabilities.
  • The Belmont location has just expanded to include a dedicated on-site logistics group.
  • The Peru business headquarters recently completed a full office renovation.
  • We have a new strategy to accelerate growth and are executing at a high level.
  • We are rooted in history but focused on the future


THE PERKS

Employees enjoy incredible work life balance and exceptional benefits.

  • Flexible hours and work-from-home Fridays.
  • Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays.
  • Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) plans as well as company-paid basic life insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement program for employees and their dependents.
  • Employee engagement, company-sponsored volunteer opportunities and STEM education initiatives.

Want to learn more about Carus? Visit www.carusllc.com or check us out on Facebook @carusllc.

Carus is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/AAP/LGBTQ

Company: Carus



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