Quality Control Specialist

For more than 20 years, Taghleef Industries, Inc. has built a reputation as one of the world’s largest and most recognized industry leaders in specialty BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) films.

Quality Control Specialist

Our Terre Haute, Indiana site based in the United States is seeking a Quality Control Specialist to lead quality assurance in our cutting/slitting operations. This role ensures products meet established quality standards, coordinates with international teams on customer complaints, and implements continuous improvement initiatives. 

Responsibilities:

• Follow all operating instructions, plant safety rules, and quality procedures; complete required safety activities on time
• Maintain strong housekeeping/5S standards in work areas and throughout the production floor
• Work closely with Process Technicians, Process Engineers, and Operations leadership to ensure consistent production of conforming film
• Maintain active attention to process equipment; troubleshoot issues and respond promptly to unplanned events (e.g., breaks) to minimize downtime and quality impact
• Monitor cutting/slitting operations to ensure compliance with established quality standards and specifications
• Perform first-article inspections and routine sampling/testing (e.g., hardness) on incoming and processed materials
• Verify customer sample quality prior to shipment and ensure results meet customer requirements
• Identify, document, and ensure proper segregation/disposition of nonconforming product in accordance with procedures
• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection logs, and reports; ensure timely documentation of results
• Provide quality oversight on the production floor; work with the shift team to resolve quality, equipment, or process issues through to an effective solution and coach operators on standards and best practices
• Ensure production documentation (e.g., Process Definition Files) is current and that process settings align with approved specifications
• Support training and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen product quality and reduce defects
• Receive, document, and respond to customer complaints and quality inquiries in a timely, professional manner
• Coordinate returns and claims activities with internal stakeholders and international teams (e.g., Spain), following established procedures
• Lead investigations into quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence
• Communicate quality status, findings, and action plans effectively across all levels of the organization (including upper management) and with cross-functional teams
• Track and analyze quality metrics and nonconformities; recommend and implement actions to address adverse trends
• Prepare and distribute routine quality reports (e.g., waste classification, claims/complaints) for internal stakeholders
• Proactively retrieve scrap streams from the plant, label and stage/store material per requirements, and support scrap disposition, salvage evaluation, and waste reduction initiatives
• Use enterprise systems and MS Office tools (Excel) to track data, maintain documentation, and support reporting
• Provide backup support to production and shipping activities as needed, consistent with training and safety requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and MS Office (especially Excel) for daily data entry, tracking, reporting, and documentation
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications/quality standards and use related systems (scanning/tagging, data uploads)
• Willingness to learn and adapt (including technical processes/slitter operation); team-oriented
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong planning/coordination skills; able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams (including international coordination) and deliver good customer service
• Demonstrated leadership capability and ability to guide others on standards and best practices

Taghleef is a Drug Free Workplace - Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Taghleef Industries, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.