Quality Coordinator

The Company

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

Quality Control Coordinator

Summary:  Utilizes the standard operating procedure and specifications to evaluate raw materials and product throughout the manufacturing process.  Supports customer and internal audit programs.  Assists in investigation of customer complaints and supplier quality notifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspecting, releasing and tagging of incoming raw materials.
• Follows hygiene and safety guidelines.
• Completes any manual documentation according to cGMP.
• Records results in either SAP or BDE. 
• Checks in-process and finished product from manufacturing compliance to specifications and procedures.  Including visual inspection.
• Uploads data from BDE to SAP once reviewed.
• Releases orders in SAP per procedure in a timely manner.
• Inspects product in the QC Lab, Coating Line, Lamination Line, Slitting and/or the Packing area.
• Performs ATR scans for customer supplied product.
• Completes customer tailgate samples per written sampling plans.
• Enters intercompany quality notifications and physically tags materials.
• Uses laboratory equipment as specified for the appropriate testing of both raw materials, in process material and final products.
• Keeps all test instruments in smooth working order.
• Works closely with operators and supervisors; has daily communications.  Coordinates and cooperates with production personnel. 
• Follows all relevant procedures located in the IMS.
• Investigates incorrect or questionable information on work orders and roll labels, determines if there is a problem and corrects as appropriate.
• Ensures calibration of test instrumentation is completed monthly or as required per instrument.
• Ensures all retain samples are processed in accordance with procedures.
• Participates in daily safety observations and corrective actions, as applicable.
• Participates in physical inventory counting.
• Entry of supplier quality notifications, tracks status and completion.
• Follows good safety and housekeeping practices in their assigned work areas and conducts cGMP walkthroughs in the Plant as requested. 

• Promotes continuous improvement in all detailed duties.
• Performs duties with minimal supervision.
• Maintain Training Handbook for updated procedures pertaining to Quality Control personnel.
• Investigates customer complaints and enters evaluation information on the Quality Notification in SAP as requested.
• Continuous improvement in training and responsibilities to allow flexibility and adaptability of working with our departments in the facility as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:                                                           

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you! Please apply using the link below.

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.

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