Quality Auditor at Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Maumelle, Arkansas

Job Description:

Quality Auditor

Job Description

Quality Auditor

Maumelle, Arkansas

Position Summary:

The Quality Auditor will provide quality support to operations in tracking quality performance of processes and products and expertise to ensure accuracy of test procedures throughout the facility.  Verify quality system integrity through daily audits, properly identify quality issues, communicate to appropriate personnel, track corrective actions, and provide support for finishing supply issues on their respective shift.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Perform work in a safe manner.


• Report noncompliance of systems, specifications, raw materials or products


• Audit the manufacturing areas and interact with operating teams to communicate and document findings per specifications.


• Verify quality system integrity through compliance with specifications, documentation accuracy, online test accuracy, verification of in process checks, final lot acceptance and final finished goods lot release requirements.


• Responsible for the lot file review and the release of all finished goods.


• Review job specific mill procedures and work instructions as required.


• Maintain up to date knowledge regarding sector and facility converting and coform quality needs.


• Provide personnel appropriate feedback regarding finished products quality issues.


• Provide guidance and support for finishing supply and raw material issues on shift.


• Provide grade change support and complete First Article Inspections


• Ensure quality incidents are documented.


• Have Operations shut asset down to immediately correct quality issues as necessary.


• Assist with managing COA and COC for Coform and converting materials.


• Perform document control audits in operating areas.


• Provide quality STM (Standard test method) training to on shift colleagues.


• Certify on shift colleagues against quality requirements and STMs.


• Support Quality needs/requirements during shift Gemba walks and wrap-up meeting.


• Assist Shift Team Leaders with Quality Incident reports, nonconformance materials (finished goods and raw materials) isolation and problem solving.


• Prioritize, implement, and track corrective actions.


• Perform EWMA data entry and basic understanding of EWMA trending understanding to detect real time EWMA testing misses / gap closure.


• Verify QHold area to ensure nonconforming product is properly isolated, labeled, stored and disposition.


• Other duties as business needs dictate.

Required Job Functions:

• Role model all Safety Requirements including Electrical Safe Working Practices, Hazard Recognition, and PPE. 


• Adhere to all Quality Requirements including strict Gowning and Hygiene requirements. 


• Strong Analytical skills


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Intermediate level skills with EWMA.


• Ability to effectively influence; possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to adjust communication style to differing audiences.


• Ability to utilize problem solving skills to determine root cause


• Demonstrate initiative and self-motivation.


• Demonstrated performance in safety, quality, and attendance with previous employments

           

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain a work schedule of 12-hour fixed shifts (day or night), including overtime, weekends and holidays


• Must be able to wear the required PPE while performing tasks


• Must be able to lift 40 pounds twice each hour.


• Ascend and descend stairs, ladders and ramps.


• Perform bending, twisting, stooping and crouching movements.


• 1 year of product testing experience in a manufacturing environment


• Minimum of 18 years of age


• High school diploma or GED equivalency


• Legal right to work in the United States


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Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of Quality Auditing experience


• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices

Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene, and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No.1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries. With more than 140 years of history of innovation, we believe in recruiting the best people and empowering them do their best work.　 If fresh thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark.

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

This position may require a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT) to confirm that individuals are able to perform the essential functions of the job.

K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.　 In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization.　 However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing.

Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.

Primary Location

USA-AR-Maumelle

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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