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Quality Analyst

Amcor
Full-time
On-site
Virginia, United States

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference! 

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.  

 

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com. 

Job Description

Job Title:        Quality Analyst

Reports To:    Quality Manager

Summary:      The Quality Analyst works closely with the Quality Manager.  The Quality Analyst develops, implements, maintains, and continually improves the facility’s quality management system to ensure compliance with internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may also be assigned.

  • Maintain quality records and reports, collect and calculate data and communicate results.
     
  • Analyze data, make recommendations and report internal claims, trends, root causes, corrective actions, etc.
     
  • Maintain and administer quality document control procedures.
     
  • Investigate customer complaints, communicate and coordinate necessary actions with management and the customer.
     
  • Identify continuous improvement needs.
     
  • Support and coordinate internal/external audit systems such as: customers audits, ISO, Quality Risks, etc. and create corrective/preventive actions, as needed.
     
  • Follow and actively support the quality management system, quality policy, quality objectives, quality procedures, work instructions and quality records.
     
  • Works with other departments and vendors on known or emerging issues to resolve quality problems.
     
  • Understand the OHSE obligations, actively support the policy and implement the guiding principles in everyday activities including GMPs.
     
  • Maintains gas chromatography equipment, troubleshooting, when necessary, with support of 3rd party supplier.
     
  • Implement new testing methods, when necessary.
     
  • Facilitate quality training, as needed.
     

QUALIFICATIONS

The individual in this position must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends when needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree (science or engineering) with a minimum of 2 – 4 years in Quality experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably packaging, food or tobacco manufacturing.
     
  • Mathematical, computer and statistical (SPC) competencies.
     
  • Strong knowledge of Quality processes and systems.
     
  • Significant knowledge using MS Word, Excel (ability to create spreadsheets and formulas), PowerPoint.  MS Access desirable.
     
  • Must be flexible and available to rotate shifts and work weekends as required.
     
  • Familiarity with risk-based management systems.

Additional Experiences (Preferred):

  • Internal auditor certification: ISO 9001:2015; ISO 14001:2015; ISO 45001:2018.
     
  • Good knowledge of problem-solving techniques (such as 8D, 5 why’s, decision tree).
     
  • Knowledge on gas chromatography methods.
     

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Must be able to travel both domestic and international.

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

  • Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
  • Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
  • Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
  • The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links  "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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