• Quality Assurance Specialist

    BUNZL (Piperton, TN)


    Description

    The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for maintaining and enhancing quality systems, documentation, and compliance across all stages of the product lifecycle. This role ensures that internal standards and external regulations are met through rigorous testing, auditing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

    Responsibilities:

    + Administer all quality records and processes within Specright (specification data management software), including specifications, concerns, test data, and supplier documentation. Generate reports to support cross-functional visibility and decision-making.

    + Manage the intake and resolution of quality complaints and feedback through the Specright concerns process. Lead activities related to corrective and preventive actions, ensure timely follow-up and documentation.

    + Execute product and component testing in accordance with the master testing schedule. Track testing progress, validate results against specifications or defined requirements, ensure systematic filing and traceability of test data.

    + Maintain all quality records as prescribed by internal procedures, ensure timely generation, accuracy, and organized accessibility. Records include material dispositions, non-conformance reports, corrective action requests, work instructions, lot certifications, and supplier accreditation documents (e.g., ISO certificates).

    + Participate in process and product audits at supplier and partner locations. Document findings, develop / report on corrective action plans, and monitor progress to ensure adherence to commitments.

    + Contribute to the development of supplier quality assurance plans and control procedures to validate finished goods from all manufacturing sites meet defined quality standards.

    + Collaborate with internal and external ISO/SEI audit preparation and execution; involves recordkeeping and resolution of non-conformance. Partners directly with auditors and certifying authorities.

    + Oversee regular review of the quality program, recommend and implement procedural enhancements with an objective to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance compliance protocols.

    + Provide support to the PTC Lab and Quality Control team with product testing and inspections as needed.

    + Perform other responsibilities as required by business needs

    Requirements:

    + High School Diploma or GED required.

    + Bachelor's degree preferred.

    + 5+ years equivalent experience in quality/manufacturing

    + Working knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory compliance in the Safety industry.

    + Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication

    + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

    + Domestic and international travel will be required. This will include up to 10% with some overnight stays.

     

    So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.

     

    Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

     

    _Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company_ _match._

     

    _Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law._

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

     

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