Quality Specialist

About this Job Nosco is looking for a Quality Specialist on second shift at our Bridgeview, IL facility. As an employee owner in this position, you will actively support the site operations teams to ensure conformance of products to Customer specifications and to ensure our processes are in compliance with our Quality System procedural requirements. This includes providing routine, direct support to the manufacturing floor consistent with the Lean principles of Leader Standard Work. In this Role, You Will Support the achievement of the annual quality performance metrics established specific to Formal Complaints, Total Complaints and Customer Rejection Cost by routinely engaging in GEMBA activities in manufacturing. Take ownership for the release of manufactured product by performing the final QA / QC release activities including batch review, generation of customer documentation and ERP transactional release of inventory. Generates all customer facing documentation, generates color standards, and maintaining the color standard library. As directed by the QA Manager or Quality Engineer, facilitates and/or oversees the root cause / corrective action investigation process associated with internal, external and supplier related non-conformances in compliance with Quality System procedures. This includes drafting customer responses as required. Performs appropriate QA follow-up and verification activities associated with Corrective and Preventive action plans that result from the various Nosco Quality System programs including NCR’s, SCAR’s, CAPAR’s, internal audits, customer audits, supplier audits and PQM’s. Support the achievement of a high level of compliance to the Quality Management System Program. Support 2-3 measurable process improvement projects annually. Success Factors Minimum High school graduate required, with further education/degree preferred or equivalent industry exposure and experience. Technical quality system and manufacturing experience is helpful, especially in a printing / packaging environment. Ability to lead and influence employees, which includes engaging team members to gain buy-in, fostering open and truthful dialogue, treating people professionally, consistently and with respect, and establishing high expectations. Must meet the following physical requirements: Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to regularly lift 15 pounds and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds. Work at a computer for extended periods of time and have manual dexterity for computer work. Long periods of concentration. Speaking, hearing and vision are also essential to performing job functions. Benefits We are 100% employee owned, which means you will have a stake in the action. Nosco is enthusiastic about career development and will help you grow because we care about you. We reward and recognize those who contribute and make a mark in the company. The typical pay range for this role is $21.00 - $25.00 . This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base offer will depend on a variety of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an employee owned company. Nosco offers a full range of medical, dental and vision benefits including HSA/FSA/HCA. Eligible employees may enroll in Nosco’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan is also available for eligible employees. We provide a fully paid term life insurance plan and accidental death and dismemberment to eligible employees, and short-term and long-term disability benefits. Nosco also offers numerous well-being programs, paid parental leave, education assistance, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Nosco’s employee owners enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nosco