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SQF Quality Coordinator

 

SUMMARY OF ROLE

SQF Quality Coordinator will be responsible to coordinate and audit all aspects of the Quality Control function in the Fitments Department.  Audit QC test methods, test equipment, records, and personnel to ensure compliance with specifications.  Train department personnel in quality requirements.  Handle department QVRs by completing QVR response, follow through with corrective actions, contact customers as needed and lead efforts in the disposition of returned and held products. Ensure QC training material, techniques, personnel and standard work is in place and current. Quality Manager fulfills responsibilities when vacant.

 

COMPENSATION: $70k-$80k

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As an at-will employer, SIG reserves the right to add to or modify this list to the extent it deems necessary.

•    Performs all work safely in accordance with personal and product safety rules.
•    Understand all product quality tests and have the ability to perform them as needed.
•    Audit paperwork and methods used by personnel for accuracy and completion.  Work directly with personnel to address any issues of concern.
•    Able to completely understand all aspects of the product specification, to ensure that parts meet all quality requirements.
•    Ensures all QC equipment is maintained in good working condition and is calibrated.
•    Qualifies new test procedures/equipment with Measurement System Analysis tools (Gage R&R).
•    Writes Work Instructions and trains on QC methods.
•    Actively & regularly participates in Department meetings (Example:  Kaizen events) 
•    Able to apply Statistical Process Control principles.
•    Leads and manages any rework and held-ware decisions/dispositions.
•    Reports any major problems/defects to Operations Management.
•    Manages entire department QVR program.  This may include completing root cause and corrective action on QVRs, contacting customer/ SIG Sales if needed to complete investigation, disposition and control of any returned product as part of the QVR. 
•    Conduct and administer practical tests as part of the pay for skills program.

 

YOU BRING THESE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

  • Minimum of 3 years required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Develop and maintain quality standards, lead root cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventive actions to ensure consistent product and process performance
  • Communicate technical information and data-driven insights effectively across cross-functional teams and leadership
  • Demonstrate deep process expertise to optimize performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure operational consistency
  • Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., Kepner-Tregoe) to identify root causes and prevent recurrence
  • Support product and service scale-up from pilot to full production, ensuring quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
  • Plan and execute projects, managing scope, timelines, risks, and resources to achieve business objectives
  • Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools to monitor variation, maintain process stability, and drive improvements
  • Drive results by tracking KPIs and delivering measurable improvements in quality, cost, and operational efficiency
  • Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to eliminate waste, reduce variation, and support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Lead, coach, and develop teams to foster collaboration, accountability, and high performance

WE OFFER:

  • Generous Day 1 eligibility healthcare & life insurance for you and qualified dependents
  • 401K Retirement matching reimbursement 
  • Vacation & PSL
  • Paid Holidays
  • Performance Bonus
  • And much more!

 

SIG COMPENTENCIES

We are looking for people who are willing to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances, employees who create a climate where everyone is motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. If you actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged, if you develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals, SIG is the place for you. To deliver better for our customers, our future colleagues build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. Finally, we are looking for colleagues who build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Are you someone who applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals? Are you someone who can create new and better ways for the organization to be successful? If the answer is ‘yes’, come and join us.

 

OUR PROMISE

SIG is the place for you to build something incredible. We offer competitive compensation and an opportunity to partially work from home. If you join us, you will be part of a globally successful international company, which is leading its industry in sustainability, technology, and more. We think of ourselves as the career launchpad - a place to develop yourself fast with real work, real experience, real opportunities to build skills. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team, you will have personal development opportunities, trainings and coaching opportunities from senior team members. If you show skill and willingness to learn, we'll back you all the way.

 

ABOUT SIG

SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag-in-box. Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, for consumers, and for the world. Sustainability guides us, technology empowers us, but it’s the passion and drive of our people that truly enable us to deliver better.

 

Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange.


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