Product Quality Assurance Specialist

7 days ago


Workington, Cumbria, United Kingdom Iggesund Paperboard Full time

Exciting Opportunity at Iggesund Paperboard

About the Role:

The successful candidate will provide critical support to our Workington Mill, contributing to calibration, product testing, monitoring, investigation, and administrative services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Compile summary reports on production quality losses.
  • Investigate quality issues and collaborate with the team for product quality improvement.
  • Maintain customer information for Production areas to facilitate Customer Awareness activities.
  • Maintain board reference standards and defect library & codes.
  • Offer guidance on referred quality decisions and ensure the fitness for purpose of our products.
  • Review production records and assess decision-making proficiency.
  • Coordinate testing and evaluation for inter-lab comparisons.
  • Implement agreed changes to board standards and instrumentation.
Desirable Qualities:
  • A strong understanding of spreadsheet applications and statistical analysis.
  • Attention to detail, accuracy, and methodical approach.
  • Self-organization and analytical skills.
  • An engineering or scientific background preferably at degree level.
  • Familiarity with the paperboard manufacturing process.
  • Excellent knowledge of our IT system.
  • Good knowledge of quality management system requirements.
  • Support with Product Safety & Compliance testing.
What We Offer:

A highly competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, based on experience and qualifications.

A range of benefits including a contributory pension plan, life assurance, and health and wellbeing support.

Opportunities to develop and grow within a pioneering customer-orientated business.

Full PPE and annual uniform/PPE allowance.

On-site Occupational Health services.

Cycle to work scheme and exclusive staff discounts through Benefit Hub.

Social Club with regular events throughout the year.

Familly friendly procedures, including enhanced maternity leave and menopause procedure.



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