Quality Coordinator
About The Position
The Quality Coordinator drives the implementation and improvement of a strong quality management system by coordinating plant quality activities, controlling nonconforming material and corrective actions, administering document and record controls, supporting measurement systems, developing quality training, leading internal audits, managing supplier quality, validating changes and new product launches, and identifying improvement opportunities through quality data analysis. The role uses sound judgment, technical knowledge, accurate data, and effective communication to protect product quality and strengthen processes. This is a full-time, non-exempt position based in Columbus, Ohio. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with 5%–10% domestic travel. Relocation is not available. Compensation is $28.46–$45.53 per hour.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in quality, engineering, manufacturing, business, or a related field; equivalent quality experience will be considered.
- Strong analytical, presentation, stakeholder-management, and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets, Business Intelligence (BI), reporting tools, and quality systems used to track nonconformances, supplier actions, audits, and trends.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- Planning, prioritization, and follow-through.
- Ability to collaborate across departments.
- Confidentiality, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Curiosity and interest in understanding new circumstances.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of experience in manufacturing quality, supplier quality, auditing, training, corrective action, or continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate root cause analysis, corrective action, audit programs, training plans, and data-based improvement activity.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or a comparable quality management system.
- Internal or lead auditor certification.
- Knowledge or experience with core quality tools, including FMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA, and PPAP/APQP.
- Experience using artificial intelligence (AI) for administrative tasks and operational applications such as part inspection or process monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate identification, containment, and disposition of nonconforming products.
- Facilitate problem-solving and corrective action to prevent defects.
- Develop and implement a quality training and awareness program.
- Administer document and record control processes.
- Manage and conduct internal audits to monitor the effectiveness of the quality management system and its processes.
- Provide tools for measuring product characteristics to support customer satisfaction and compliance obligations.
- Sustain the integrity of controls and processes during changes and new product launches.
- Facilitate process improvement events and collaborate with Home Office and inter-branch teams to identify and implement best practices.
- Collect, analyze, and report quality management system data to support branch leadership.
- Support control, inspection, and evaluation of supplied and customer-returned products.
Benefits
- Eligibility for a quarterly bonus or commission.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible full-time employees.
- Retirement contributions.
- Employee stock purchase and bonus plans.
- Paid holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals, and jury duty.
- Years of service awards.
- Employee discounts.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Charitable contribution matching.
- Education reimbursement.
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Job Type
Full-time
