Quality Control Specialist

TAGHLEEF INDUSTRIES•Rosedale, IN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

For more than 20 years, Taghleef Industries, Inc. has built a reputation as one of the world’s largest and most recognized industry leaders in specialty BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) films. Quality Control Specialist Our Terre Haute, Indiana site based in the United States is seeking a Quality Control Specialist to lead quality assurance in our cutting/slitting operations. This role ensures products meet established quality standards, coordinates with international teams on customer complaints, and implements continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency with basic computer applications and MS Office (especially Excel) for daily data entry, tracking, reporting, and documentation
Ability to read and interpret technical specifications/quality standards and use related systems (scanning/tagging, data uploads)
Willingness to learn and adapt (including technical processes/slitter operation); team-oriented
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
Strong planning/coordination skills; able to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams (including international coordination) and deliver good customer service
Demonstrated leadership capability and ability to guide others on standards and best practices

Responsibilities

Follow all operating instructions, plant safety rules, and quality procedures; complete required safety activities on time
Maintain strong housekeeping/5S standards in work areas and throughout the production floor
Work closely with Process Technicians, Process Engineers, and Operations leadership to ensure consistent production of conforming film
Maintain active attention to process equipment; troubleshoot issues and respond promptly to unplanned events (e.g., breaks) to minimize downtime and quality impact
Monitor cutting/slitting operations to ensure compliance with established quality standards and specifications
Perform first-article inspections and routine sampling/testing (e.g., hardness) on incoming and processed materials
Verify customer sample quality prior to shipment and ensure results meet customer requirements
Identify, document, and ensure proper segregation/disposition of nonconforming product in accordance with procedures
Maintain accurate quality records, inspection logs, and reports; ensure timely documentation of results
Provide quality oversight on the production floor; work with the shift team to resolve quality, equipment, or process issues through to an effective solution and coach operators on standards and best practices
Ensure production documentation (e.g., Process Definition Files) is current and that process settings align with approved specifications
Support training and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen product quality and reduce defects
Receive, document, and respond to customer complaints and quality inquiries in a timely, professional manner
Coordinate returns and claims activities with internal stakeholders and international teams (e.g., Spain), following established procedures
Lead investigations into quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence
Communicate quality status, findings, and action plans effectively across all levels of the organization (including upper management) and with cross-functional teams
Track and analyze quality metrics and nonconformities; recommend and implement actions to address adverse trends
Prepare and distribute routine quality reports (e.g., waste classification, claims/complaints) for internal stakeholders
Proactively retrieve scrap streams from the plant, label and stage/store material per requirements, and support scrap disposition, salvage evaluation, and waste reduction initiatives
Use enterprise systems and MS Office tools (Excel) to track data, maintain documentation, and support reporting
Provide backup support to production and shipping activities as needed, consistent with training and safety requirements