Quality Specialist at Loparex LLC in Hammond, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Loparex is the world's leading developer and producer of specialty paper and film release liners. We partner with customers around the globe and enable sustainable performance through our in-depth material science expertise and industry-leading technology portfolio.

This position is located at our Hammond, Wisconsin site, about 20 miles east of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.

We are excited to share we are looking for a Quality Specialist to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining quality assurance processes, including managing SCARs, overseeing lab equipment maintenance and calibration, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.


What you'll do

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  Supplier Quality Management
  

• • Create, track, and maintain Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
  • Work with suppliers to resolve non-conformances and improve quality performance.
  • Maintain supplier quality records and analyze trends for continuous improvement.

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  Lab Equipment & Calibration
  

• • Oversee maintenance, calibration, and verification of lab equipment to ensure accuracy.
  • Schedule and document calibration activities in compliance with industry and company standards.
  • Troubleshoot and coordinate repairs for lab instruments as needed.

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  Quality Assurance & Compliance
  

• • Conduct inspections, audits, and quality checks on incoming materials and finished products.
  • Assist in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO or other relevant industry standards.
  • Maintain and improve documentation related to quality processes.

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  Continuous Improvement
  

• • Identify areas for process improvements to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to implement best practices in quality management.
  • Support internal and external audits as required.

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Strong collaborative interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present ideas clearly and concisely
• High School diploma required. AA/AS in chemistry or related field preferred
• Hands-on Quality Assurance experience, preferably 2+ years
• Demonstrated ability to work with Company software systems required including, but not limited to MS Office, database skills, and statistical analysis software
• Knowledge of lab equipment maintenance and calibration processes Experience with SCAR creation and resolution
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other regulatory standards

We are proud to offer you

• A highly competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, company-paid life insurance and STD, and many other unique voluntary benefit options
• 10 paid holidays (yes, including the Day After Thanksgiving!)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness incentives and discounts to encourage the health, safety and wellness of all our employees
• An onsite cafeteria with daily lunch specials, full salad bar, and many other menu options
• Clothing and uniform allowances and/or reimbursements
• Collaborative work environment

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Interested? Apply now! We look forward to an opportunity to meet you!


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