What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Quality Specialist position at BASF?
Now hiring! Senior Quality Specialist
Greenville, OH - Onsite - Domestic Relocation Availalable -
We are looking for a Senior Quality Specialist to join our team in Greenville, OH.
Come create chemistry with us!
At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.
The Senior Quality Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring that products, processes, and services consistently meet both internal and external quality standards. This position is instrumental in maintaining compliance with global frameworks such as IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA 6.3, and internal O&M requirements.
You will champion Six Sigma continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate process inefficiencies and waste as well as share expertise through coaching and training team members to build quality awareness and capability.
Provides expertise in disciplined methodologies for defining, measuring, analyzing, improving and controlling the quality in every one of the company's products, processes and transactions-with the goal of eliminating defects, improving efficiency and reducing costs. These improvements are strategically critical in that they allow the company to continue to provide the goods and services required by our customers while operating in the lowest possible cost structure.
As a Senior Quality Specialist, you create chemistry by...
Key Duties:
Provide expertise in disciplined methodologies for defining, measuring, analyzing, improving and controlling the quality in the company's products, processes and transactions- -with the goal of eliminating defects, improving efficiency and reducing costs. (These improvements are strategically critical in that they allow the company to continue to provide the goods and services required by our customers while operating in the lowest possible cost structure).Key
- DutiesLeading root cause investigations for non-conformances and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Optimizing quality systems and ensuring alignment with global standards.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma methodology to eliminate process waste.
- Coaching and training associates to build organizational quality capability.
Core Competencies & Tools
- Bulk Material & Manufacturing Process Expertise
- Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)
- Data Analysis & Statistics for quality performance monitoring
- SAP QM Module (with focus on Non-Conformance Management)
- MinTab proficiency
- Ability to present to leadership and problem solve
- Office Suite & Dashboarding (Power BI and similar tools)
If you have the following experience...
- Solid data analytics and statistical background required - preferably in automotive industry
- IATF and MiniTab required
- Degree in Engineering, Analytics, Chemistry or related field
- Strong Project Management Skills
- Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen training & implementation experience
- Good communication, presentation, coaching, teaching, and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working with all levels of management & staff
- History of successfully implemented Six Sigma Projects, Lean Manufacturing, IATF internal and external audits, Core Tolls, CSR, etc.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a Black Belt
Create your own chemistry with you@BASF
At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
Just some of the many benefits we offer include:
- Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
- Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
- Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
- Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
- Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
- Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
- Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
- Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
- Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!
About us
As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!
At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.
Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF
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Equal employment opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.