Quality Assurance Specialist

Calista Corporation • Lexington, KY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to ensure quality assurance protocols and procedures are fully implemented and executed. Tunista Logistics Solutions LLC Regular.

Requirements

• Skill using Microsoft Office Suite; intermediate level skills with MS Project or other project scheduling related software required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write detailed reports and correspondence
• Ability to brief multi-functional audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff. Will also routinely interact with external contacts such as customers, vendors, suppliers, shipping companies, etc.
• Must be trustworthy – will handle confidential information routinely
• Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, etc.
• Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data and consider decision impact across multiple areas.
• Strong decision analysis and problem-solving skills; ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions.
• Must be able to communicate issues to management and regulatory agencies
• Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to goals.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, detect unobvious facts and issues, and exercise resourcefulness in resolving problems.
• Must be able to work independently and stay on task with minimal supervision
• Ability to multi-task and stay on target with meeting milestones and goals
• Experience with warehousing best practices
• Familiar with government contracting terminology
• Accustomed with working in a represented workforce environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical field or; High School Diploma or Equivalent with minimum of 3 years’ experience
• Previous government contracting experience managing a multi-million-dollar budget
• Ability to pass a drug and background screening
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Lean Six Sigma tools is a plus

Responsibilities

• Create quality measurements to track improvement in product
• Execute quality improvement testing and activities
• Develop quality assurance standards and company processes
• Adhere to industry quality and safety standards
• Ensure products meet customer expectations and demand
• Create reports documenting errors and issues for fixing
• Work closely with the development team to improve existing products
• Maintain standards for reliability and performance of production
• Support customer required audits
• Evaluate root cause and corrective action responses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level