Quality Improvement Specialist Job - Arkema Inc. : Job Details

Job Title: Quality Improvement SpecialistLocation: Calvert City, KentuckyCompany: Arkema Inc.Job Summary: The Quality Improvement Specialist at Arkema's Calvert City site is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational efficiency. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement, implementing quality improvement projects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Improvement Initiatives: Lead and manage quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing product quality, reducing defects, and improving process efficiency.
• Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret quality data to identify trends, root causes of quality issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Process Optimization: Develop and implement process improvements to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies related to quality.
• Training and Development: Conduct training sessions for employees on quality improvement methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Audits and Inspections: Perform regular quality audits and inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of quality improvement projects, processes, and procedures.
• Collaboration: Work closely with production, engineering, and other departments to implement quality improvement initiatives and resolve quality issues.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Science, or similar degree will be considered with experience in a similar role within chemical manufacturing.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in quality improvement or quality assurance, preferably in a manufacturing or chemical processing environment.
• Certifications: Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in quality improvement tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean), excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Personal Attributes: Attention to detail, proactive, team-oriented, and capable of leading and influencing cross-functional teams.

Working Conditions:

• This position may require occasional travel and the ability to work in various environmental conditions, including exposure to chemicals and industrial equipment.

Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 21,100 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.5 billion, of which 2.9% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values - Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion - and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.Visit our LinkedIn ,Youtube , X , Facebook ,Instagram