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Quality Specialist

Employer
Data Recognition Corporation
Location
Maple Grove, MN
Start date
Dec 2, 2021
Closing date
Jan 1, 2022

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Job Type
Employee
Employment Status
Full Time
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Req #220

Monday, August 9, 2021 DRC is one of the largest educational assessment and curriculum/instruction companies in the industry.  
 

Summary: 

 This role will focus on supporting and improving the quality processes of Document Services as well as select DRC business units and enterprise quality initiatives.  Performing quality control activities will also be a large part of this role.  The goal of the Quality Specialist is to assist in the establishment of systems, procedures, and processes which are designed to build quality into our products by continual improvement.  The will also be a resource for implementing and developing quality assurance processes and addressing issues related to quality performance and compliance.

 

Essential Position Responsibilities:

  • Oversees and performs Quality Control activities for Document Services
  • Partner with DRC Corporate Quality representatives to insure accuracy and alignment of enterprise quality system documentation.
  • Support or lead remedial, preventive and/or corrective action projects sanctioned at the local, divisional, or enterprise level.
  • Assist in carrying out the DRC Quality Internal Audit process
  • Support compliance to customer requirements and other external standards (such as ISO 9001).
  • Develop and monitor quality check processes    
  • Maintain the Document Services data collection and quality reporting processes.
  • Provide leadership for external and internal product inspection – participate in training and providing direction to temporary employees for quality control routines during the busy seasons.
  • Assist in the Quality training of regular fulltime personnel.
  • Provide management with measurement and continual improvement tools
  • Provide other departments with process assistance, training, education
  • Supplier and Process Improvement initiatives (i.e: 5S, Lean Manufacturing & Statistical Process Control techniques) 

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    Preferred Qualifications

  • 4-year degree preferred along with 5 years related work experience or equivalent work experience of at least 10 years
  • Experience with ISO 9001 processes to include ISO 9001 Internal auditor certification
  • Experience in manufacturing processes, preferably in the printing industry
  • Experience with PC and corresponding Document Services software packages
  • Must possess excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Must be organized and have the ability to focus on intricate details
  • Must have the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals
  • Must have the ability to work independently and demonstrate personal initiative
  • Familiar with Lean Manufacturing techniques is preferred. 

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    Reporting to this position:  No direct reports

     

    Essential Job Requirements:

  • Report to work promptly when scheduled
  • Be able to work under supervision and accept feedback 
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Relate effectively and work respectfully with diverse work groups
  • Ability to consistently perform well during times of increased work load
  • Set and meet deadlines
  • Manage multiple job functions simultaneously
  • Other duties as needed

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    Physical Requirements: This job requires the ability to hear clearly at conversation levels, the ability to and have clear close, peripheral and distance vision. The essential duties must be performed satisfactorily in order for an individual to successfully fulfill the requirements of this position.

  • Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 8 hour periods of time
  • Ability to look at a computer monitor, utilize a keyboard and/or mouse for up to 8 hours per day
  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds as necessary

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    DRC retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

     

    Data Recognition Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V and prospective employees will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, age, protected veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class.    Other details Job Family Administration Pay Type Hourly Apply Now

    Company

    Founded in 1978, Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) is a privately-held company headquartered here in the Twin Cities, with offices in Maple Grove, Woodbury, Brooklyn Park, and eight other locations nationwide.  DRC’s three divisions – Education, Survey Services and Document Services – provide high quality programs and services to state departments of education, medium-to large sized global businesses, and the United States Government.  DRC delivers full-service educational testing and assessment programs; large-scale survey research and data-collection programs; and comprehensive digital and mailing document solutions.  DRC continues to achieve extraordinary growth and provides superior career opportunities for talented professionals.

     

    Benefits:
    *Health Insurance
    Medical and Dental
    *Term Life Insurance/AD&D
    *401(k) Plan
    *Profit Sharing
    *Vacation
    *Holidays
    *Personal Time Off
    *Short Term Disability
    *Long Term Disability
    *Tuition Reimbursement
    *Educational Grants for Children of DRC Employees *Community Service Leave *Discount Programs

    Locations: Maple Grove Headquarters/494 & Bass Lk Rd, Brooklyn Park/7303 Boone Ave N and the Brooklyn Park Distribution Ctr./8900 Wyoming Ave N.  If interested in applying,  please visit the Careers page on our website at www.datarecognitioncorp.com.

     

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