Quality Assurance Coordinator

PQ Corporation is a leading global producer of silicate, zeolite, and other performance materials serving the detergent, pulp and paper, chemical, petroleum, catalyst, water treatment, construction, and beverage markets. Our chemical products are complemented by those of our former subsidiary Potters Industries, a leading producer of engineered glass materials serving the highway safety, polymer additive, metal finishing, and conductive particle markets.

The Quality Assurance Coordinator provides support toCorporate Quality Personnel, Utica Plant Management and Laboratory Staff andother site personnel as necessary regarding department quality issues. Provides direction towards PQ continuous qualityimprovement processes. Identifies andtakes action on areas of improvement. Supports JOB DETAILS

• Informs Management of all quality problems or concerns within the plant.
• Is competent at Epsom, Metso and Silicate laboratory procedures and lab related expectations.
• Conduct non-conformance (OOS) evaluations as required; testing, documentation reporting, root cause analysis etc.
• Monitors product quality performance in the Epsom and Metso production Units. Use of SPC to recognize trends and recommend actions.
• Supports other PQ plants & product lines, as required
• Trains employees as required
• Maintains quality compliance calendar
• Reviews/approves Management of Change (MOC) documentation for raw material, product specification and product testing changes.
• Review and Approve Epsom and site utilities procedures (Management Review).
• Becomes knowledgeable of Corporate based Quality procedures to ensure compliance with corporate/plant policies and procedures.
• Maintain validation data/protocols.
• Reviews manufacturing capability data (Annual Product Review), manage deviation reports/CAPA.
• Provides technical assistance and instructions to correct off-standard conditions.
• Assists with Site related QMS support
• Comply with a FDA and other regulatory standards. Assist plant in FDA efforts.
• Approves exceptions to raw material specifications
• Support cGMP efforts
• Participates and develops annual quality goals with employees and management.
• Ensures work areas are maintained in a clean and safe condition.
• Actively supports plant safety committee.
• Encourages commitment to CQI principles and Responsible Care and the use of techniques and methods to move safety, quality and production to levels at or above the goals the plant has set.

Education:

• Minimum Requirement: BS degree in an appropriate technical discipline.
• Desired Level: BS degree in engineering
• Prior experience in an FDA / cGMP environment

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the chemical industry in a manufacturing / laboratory environment.
• Experience showing increasing responsibility.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Techniques and methods such as SPC and Six Sigma.
• Working knowledge of management systems such as ISO 9001
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance.