• Quality Control Specialist

    Actalent (Havre De Grace, MD)


    Job Title: Quality Control SpecialistJob Description

     

    As a Quality Control Specialist, you will assist the interim Quality Manager at the HDG plant in all aspects of the Quality Management System. This role involves aligning with Global Quality Processes and maintaining an auditable Quality System according to ISO-9001 and GFSI certifications (Food Safety), along with other industry certifications. You will ensure the quality of services and products by utilizing risk assessment principles to improve processes, and manage the Quality Control lab to assure timely fulfillment of process control and customer requirements.

    Responsibilities

    + Improve the local Quality Management System, aligning with Global Quality Processes, and maintain an auditable Quality System according to ISO-9001 and GFSI certifications.

    + Track goals and key performance indicators, report Quality Metrics, and monitor measured improvement. Conduct annual Management Reviews.

    + Assist in preparation and conduct site audits, including customer audits, certification audits, Technical Visits, and Regulatory Inspections.

    + Develop, maintain, and conduct internal audits. Manage timely responses and follow up on corrective actions for findings to maintain compliance.

    + Assist with Supplier Qualification and monitor supplier performance/audit program, addressing non-conformances related to raw materials.

    + Manage the Quality Control Lab and coordinate day-to-day laboratory activities, ensuring proper test methods are used.

    + Monitor production process and product quality, serving as final release authority for atypical events or results.

    + Review SPC data as part of daily operations support and when investigating product quality issues.

    Essential Skills

    + Food Safety expertise

    + Understanding of HACCP principles

    + Experience with PCQI

    + Knowledge of quality assurance and control

    + Familiarity with ISO-9001 and GFSI certifications

    + Experience in OOS investigations

    + Ability to manage Quality Management Systems

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + University degree in a science-related field or high school/Associate degree with more than 3 years of laboratory experience

    + Basic experience working in a chemistry laboratory

    Work Environment

    You will be working in an old plant with old equipment, specifically at a Silica Plant. The company offers opportunities to work autonomously and has a sustainability initiative.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $36.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Havre De Grace,MD.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.