Supplier Quality Specialist

ISP India Private Limited
Title: Supplier Quality Specialist
Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?
Are you always solving?
Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.
Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Quality Specialist to join our Ashland India Office business at our Hyderabad, IN location. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Quality & Regulatory function. This position will report to Global Quality Senior Manager.
Location: Ashland India - Hyderabad office.
Work Timings: 5:30 pm – 2:30 am
Shift: US Shift - EST (Hybrid)

• Work with suppliers to resolve non-conformance and help implement CAPA plan
• Review 3rd party product Certificate of Analysis and execute data entry for release
• Facilitate product retesting for assessment of shelf life extension
• Implement new product set-up in SAP and LIMS to support onboarding process
• Coordinate appropriate action for Slow-Moving-Obsolete-Goods inventory
• Provide customer support and communication on quality related inquires.
• Create/update quality standards and processes related to supplier quality.
• Lead Supplier Quality Risk Ranking assessments with Ashland plant QA support
• Participate in customer audit of Ashland plants for supplier quality related inquiries.
• Analyze process capability data for critical materials and take action as needed.
• Conduct supplier quality audits for critical materials defined by Ashland plant QA
• Initiate root cause investigations into any deviation from product specifications
• Track quality KPIs and develop continuous improvement plans.
• Participate in new product launch projects.
  

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• Ability to effectively communicate and write in English is an absolute must.
• Maximum 1-3 years in comprehensive professional experience in Quality Assurance discipline
• Strong MS Excell and data analytical skills
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve systemic issues to eliminate non-value added work
• Able to work around personal schedule to timely support product delivery and projects

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  Quick learner and ability to utilize knowledge gained to mitigate and solve problems
• Basic understanding and knowledge of risk assessment, CAPA, and root cause analysis
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biological Sciences, Pharmacy or related technical degree
  

Desired Skill Sets

• Experience with SAP and iLIMS or similar ERP system.
• Knowledge of cGMP, ISO 9001, and supplier qualification process
• Detailed oriented and excellent organizational/project management skills; proficiency in working with a variety of quality and ERP information systems and technologies.
• Ability to make objective decisions based on team collaboration; able to work independently, yet a strong team player amongst cross-functional team environment
• Experience in conducting quality audit and writing audit summary/report
• In possession of professional certifications: Six Sigma, CQA, CQE, or equivalent
• Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety
• Improve the organization capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent and utilizing positive communications and influence with others.
  

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.
Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.
Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.