Overview:
The QMS (International Organization for Standardization /Compliance Coordinator position is responsible for all OSHA, Hazmat, and other Safety training and compliance; administration of the site QMS; and release of finished product requiring local certification. Job responsibility includes, but is not limited to, ensuring all compliance training is current and meets regulatory requirements (federal/state/local). The role is also responsible for creating site-specific training around Hazmat Compliance; QMS procedures, Safety Procedures, and Emergency Procedures.
Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Ensures that the Quality Manual and all related QMS procedures are maintained and kept current.
- Fulfills Quality Release requirements for finished products which are received at the facility from an outsourced manufacturing partner.
- Trains site personnel on documented procedures. Schedules site training to meet APL and customer required compliance and process training.
- Coordinates QMS audits, and performs QMS training, and internal audits.
- Researches customer SCARS (Supplier Corrective Action Request), investigates root cause and works with management to develop preventive/corrective action and effectiveness verification.
- Works direct with Site General Manager during Government Compliance Audits
- Facilitates monthly Management Review meetings.
- Trains all APLL Employees and Temporary Workers on Hazmat Compliance, Safety, OSHA, and material handling equipment. Creates all training schedules for work force.
- Inspects random IATA shipments, and documents to ensure accuracy.
Key Results:
- Apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model for operational efficiency to improve business process, increase proficiency and increase efficiency through waste elimination
- Apply the 5S Lean methodology to sustain a safe, clean and orderly facility.
- Position requires the incumbent’s performance to meet and occasionally exceed standards as set by the company for safety, quality, productivity and customer services.
- All Hazmat compliance training is current for all employees full time & temporary on site.
- OSHA & QMS compliance training is current for all employees full time & temporary on site.
- Ensure site has no compliance issues, with DOT, IMDG, & IATA.
- All products requiring site Quality release are released within customer requested timeframe.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience required
- Minimum of 3-5 years in ISO/QMS environment.
- Must have current certification in DGAC, IATA, DOT HAZMAT Shipping.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Visio process flowcharts.
- Experience in procedural documentation and record keeping.
- Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, assembly instructions and procedures
- Ability to write legibly and have basic math skills
- Ability to make decisions on customer acceptance based on past experience and fitness for use
- Data entry skills
- Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner
- English
- Must have attention to detail for continuous mental and visual attention to product process
- Must be a Team Player
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Action Oriented
- Teamwork – showing a commitment to teamwork and collaboration
- Respect – extending dignity and respect to all people
- Integrity – fostering trust and a positive work environment
- Innovation – bringing creativity to the workplace
- Customer Focus – achieving Company, department, and personal goals through a strong customer focus
The hourly wage for this position is $20.00.
Candidates are eligible for the following benefits:
• PTO
• Company Bonus Plan
• 401(K) SAVE Plan
• Annual Fixed Contribution
• 8 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage
• Voluntary Benefits
• Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Referral Program