Quality Improvement Specialist

JTI Liggett LLC FKA Liggett Vector Brands LLC • Mebane, NC

7d • $70,000 - $78,000

About The Position

The Quality Improvement Specialist is responsible for ensuring process control in accordance with JTI standards, statistical analysis for quality (& production) data, driving process improvements to address quality incidents, effective participation in Quality Pillar and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) within the ASP framework.

Requirements

• Secondary education in a technical field.
• 3+ years working in a similar role or similar industry.
• Knowledge in methods of solving problems in teams.
• Root cause analysis knowledge.
• Statistical process control knowledge.
• FDA/ISO standards knowledge.
• Fluency in English (oral and written).
• Analytical Thinking.
• Time Management.
• Multitasking.
• Effective Communication.
• Statistical Analysis & Problem Solving.
• Good Computer knowledge (Microsoft Package, SAP, Master Control, LIMS, Veeva, QIMS).

Nice To Haves

• Keep it Simple – Seek efficient and practical solutions.
• Make it Happen – Drive results with initiative and accountability.
• Be Accountable – Take ownership of responsibilities and provide honest feedback.
• One Team – Collaborate across teams and value diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and confirm data collection and analysis in the available quality systems, ensuring accurate reporting and quality insights.
• Own the reporting process and updates of key metrics for the quality areas.
• Develop action plans with the team and drive action implementation with the manufacturing and supporting departments.
• Participate in and support key quality improvement activities and/or projects.
• Coach team members in line with the Quality and IWS (Integrated Work System) principles.
• Build quality areas knowledge within operating teams to support the quality improvement enhancement and standards creation.
• Train and develop teams to enable self-sufficient operations.
• Contribute to capability building across quality and manufacturing departments to achieve the business objectives in a safety manner.
• Manage additional projects and/or tasks as assigned by the Quality Manager

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED