Quality Coordinator

Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

Wigan

£30,000

My client, who is a leading manufacturer within polymers and synthetic resins, is seeking a Quality Coordinator to join their team.

Job Purpose

The primary purpose of the Quality Coordinator is to support the Quality Manager in ensuring the company remains compliant with current quality standards. This includes maintaining accurate and accessible documentation to support the Quality Management System (QMS).

The role also involves supporting investigations into non-compliance, effectively recording activities and outcomes, and ensuring that all occurrences raised through the QMS are addressed efficiently and appropriately. The Quality Coordinator will contribute to the company's continuous improvement efforts.

This position requires building strong relationships with operational teams and working closely with Production, QC, and R&D departments. The Quality Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that quality control processes are implemented and followed, and that corrective actions are taken when issues arise.

Responsibilities

Accurately complete all required documentation in a timely manner
Work in accordance with procedures defined in the Quality Management System and Management Review decisions
Support the internal audit schedule
Assist in organising and preparing data for non-conformance reviews, including customer complaints and process non-conformances, and monitor QMS objectives
Collaborate with the Production team to establish and maintain quality standards
Monitor and analyse quality performance data
Collect and analyse data to identify trends and areas for improvement
Document, track, and report on quality actions and outcomes
Coordinate and manage corrective actions when quality issues arise
Identify and drive opportunities for continuous improvement
Ensure all products and services meet required quality standards
Immediately report any incidents requiring management attention using the appropriate systems
Respond to corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) in a timely manner
Ensure all quality-related activities comply with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality management systems

Skills / Knowledge / Experience

Essential

Proven experience in a Quality Coordinator, Quality Assurance, or similar role
Knowledge of quality control methodologies and best practices
Experience with product testing and quality control systems
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good analytical and problem-solving skills (e.g., 5 Whys, 8D, Ishikawa, CAPA)
Strong attention to detail, including housekeeping standards
Good knowledge of documentation practices
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong organisational and decision-making skills
Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics
Ability to investigate, research, and manage information effectively
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive relationships
Professional communication skills across all levels
Strong work ethic
Desirable

Chemical industry knowledge or experience
Understanding of sampling and product testing methods
Familiarity with management systems (ISO 14001 & ISO 45001)
Understanding of chemical processes
Experience with process and product auditing
Benefits

28 days - includes bank holiday entitlement
Company Pension - Company contributes 3% and the employee contributes 5%
Healthcare - Eligible for BUPA cover after 6 months probationary period
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