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GEA Group · 1 week ago

Quality & Continuous Improvement Specialist

Hudson, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$55K/yr - $75K/yr

5+ years exp

GEA Group is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving various industries including food and beverage and pharma. The Quality & Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for managing and implementing quality documentation and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Food ProcessingIndustrialSupply Chain Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Create, maintain, manage, and control all quality documentation, including quality manuals, procedures, and plans, with the objective of achieving and maintaining ISO certification

Review and verify documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory standards

Identify opportunities for improvement within the quality documentation process and lead implementation and training initiatives for necessary changes

Drive corrective actions through root cause analysis and structured problem-solving techniques

Gather and analyze data using statistical methods to support quality initiatives

Coordinate with various departments to collect necessary documentation for internal and external audits

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure documentation remains accurate and up to date

Stay informed of industry trends, regulations, and best practices in quality assurance

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, recommending enhancements to document control processes and assisting with implementation

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

Qualification

ISO standardsQuality assurance methodologiesQuality improvement toolsData management softwareCoachingTrainingAttention to detailWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor of Arts or Science degree with 5+ years of relevant experience creating, maintaining, and managing quality or process procedures, or 15+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree

Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and ISO standards

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in MS Office and data management software

Demonstrated expertise in using, coaching, and training teams on procedures, methodologies, and best practices

Experience with quality improvement tools and methodologies including PDCA, A3, DOE, 5-Why, Fishbone Diagram, Lean Six Sigma, and DMAIC