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This position is responsible for coordinating sustainability and quality certifications, including Bluesign® and ISCC+, driving data-driven quality improvement initiatives, supporting quality management system compliance, and assisting customer quality issue resolution. The role requires strong logical thinking, analytical capability, and structured problem-solving skills to transform quality data into actionable insights, identify and mitigate quality risks, and drive sustainable improvements in product quality, process capability, and customer satisfaction. Through effective cross-functional collaboration, the QMS Specialist will help protect customer business, maintain certification compliance, improve operational performance, and strengthen the overall quality culture and competitiveness of the Jinshan TPU organization.\nKey Responsibilities\n1. Certification Management & Compliance Coordination\nBluesign® Certification\nCoordinate Bluesign® certification applications, maintenance, testing programs, annual compliance reviews, and audit preparation activities.\nMonitor BSSL (Bluesign Restricted Substance List) updates and assesses potential impacts on products, raw materials, and manufacturing processes.\nCoordinate product testing, compliance assessments, root cause investigations, and corrective actions related to certification requirements.\nAct as the site focal point between QA, Operations, R&D, Sustainability, Commercial, and customers regarding Bluesign® requirements.\nMaintain certification databases, product status tracking, and compliance documentation.\nISCC+ Certification\nMaintain the ISCC+ certification management system and support documentation.\nCoordinate mass balance verification, traceability reviews, and audit readiness activities.\nSupport internal and external audits to ensure ongoing certification compliance.\nTrack and complete corrective actions arising from certification audits.\nAudit Coordination\nCoordinate customer audits, certification audits, and third-party surveillance audits.\nPrepare audit documentation and facilitate audit execution.\nTrack audit findings and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.\nSupport customer sustainability and compliance assessments.\n2. Quality Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement\nConduct systematic analysis of manufacturing performance, product quality trends, customer complaints, laboratory data, process deviations, and inspection results to identify improvement opportunities.\nDevelop and maintain quality dashboards, KPI monitoring systems, and management reports to support fact-based decision making.\nApply statistical analysis and quality methodologies to identify trends, prioritize issues, and quantify business impact.\nLead or facilitate quality improvement projects utilizing:8D Problem Solving\nPDCA\nDMAIC\nRoot Cause Analysis\nFishbone Diagram\nPareto Analysis\nFailure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA)\nStatistical Process Control (SPC)\n\nAnalyze recurring quality issues and implement preventive actions to improve process robustness and product consistency.\nFacilitate cross-functional teams to implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).\nSupport quality cost reduction initiatives through defect reduction, process optimization, and waste elimination.\nPresent quality trends, findings, and improvement recommendations to site leadership and functional teams.\n3. QA System Operation & Maintenance\nSupport maintenance and continual improvement of ISO Quality Management Systems.\nCoordinate internal audits, compliance reviews, and follow-up actions.\nReview, update, and optimize quality procedures, specifications, standards, and work instructions.\nMonitor non-conformities and ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions.\nSupport document control, change management, and quality compliance activities.\nPromote standardization and best practices within quality organization.\n4. Customer Quality Management & Complaint Resolution\nReceive, track, and coordinate customer complaint investigations and product quality concerns.\nConduct structured investigations including data analysis, process review, root cause identification, and problem validation.\nLead cross-functional teams to implement effective corrective and preventive actions.\nPrepare customer investigation reports, 8D responses, and improvement plans.\nMonitor effectiveness of implemented actions and ensure full closure of customer complaints.\nSupport initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and reduce complaint recurrence.\nJob Requirements\nEducational Background\nBachelor’s degree or above in:Chemistry\nPolymer Materials\nRelated chemical majors.\n\nQuality management system knowledge in TPU, polymer, plastics, and specialty chemicals industries are preferred.\nProfessional Competencies\nStrong logical thinking and structured problem-solving capability.\nStrong analytical mindset with the ability to convert complex quality data into actionable business insights.\nProven capability in quality data analysis, trend identification, root cause investigation, and quality improvement project execution.\nProficient in quality methodologies and tools, including:8D\nPDCA\nDMAIC\nRoot Cause Analysis\nFMEA\nSPC\n\nFamiliar with ISO quality management systems, auditing processes, and compliance management.\nKnowledge of Bluesign®, ISCC+, sustainability certifications, or regulatory compliance programs is preferred.\nStrong project management and cross-functional coordination skills.\nAbility to effectively communicate technical findings and quality risks to various stakeholders.\nLanguage & Digital Skills\nFluent in written and spoken English.\nStrong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.\nExperience with Power BI, Minitab, SAP, JMP, or similar analytical systems is an advantage.\nCapable of independently reviewing technical specifications, certification standards, and audit requirements.\nPersonal Attributes\nStrong ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.\nExcellent analytical thinking and fact-based decision-making capability.\nProactive, self-motivated, and results oriented.\nStrong communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.\nContinuous improvement mindset with a passion for operational excellence.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in laboratory quality, QA/QC, or quality roles within polymer or chemical manufacturing industries.\nExperience maintaining Bluesign®, ISCC+, ISO, or similar certification systems.\nExperience supporting third-party audits, certification audits, and customer audits.\nDemonstrated success leading quality improvement initiatives with measurable business impact.\nExperience in customer complaint investigation and 8D problem-solving processes.\nExperience utilizing statistical analysis and data visualization tools to solve manufacturing or quality challenges.\nCore Business Value\nThis position provides critical support to the TPU business by:\nProtecting Business and Customer Relationships\nMaintaining Bluesign® and ISCC+ certification compliance.\nSupporting customer qualification and sustainability requirements.\nReducing compliance risks and customer escalations.\nDriving Continuous Improvement\nUtilizing data analytics and structured problem-solving to improve product quality and process capability.\nReducing customer complaints, quality losses, and operational inefficiencies.\nStrengthening Compliance & Audit Readiness\nEnsuring ongoing compliance with quality systems and certification requirements.\nEnhancing audit preparedness and organizational responsiveness.\nSupporting Operational Excellence\nStrengthening quality governance and quality culture.\nEnabling data-driven decision-making and proactive risk management.\nSupporting sustainable growth and competitiveness of the TPU 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