Senior Quality Control Inspector (East Windsor, NJ, US)

Your Dreams, Our Future.

 

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

 

Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.

 

At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open-minded environment, we push the boundaries of what's possible and bring new ideas to life.

 

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

 

Without compromising our steadfast commitment to Quality, Safety and Sustainability our manufacturing and packaging facility produces in excess of 70MM units per year. This is a demonstration of our can-do attitude, collaborative spirit, focus on innovation and continuous improvement mindset.   Always People First! 

 

JOB SUMMARY

 

The Senior QC Inspector, under the supervision of the Quality Manager and Supervisor, ensures compliance with cGMP and company policies, procedures, and specifications. This position is responsible for inspection and quality evaluation of incoming components, WIPs and Finished Goods received or produced at Shiseido Americas East Windsor, ensuring their compliance with established specifications/standards.

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

 

• You will support departmental and organizational goals and objectives

• You will perform sampling, inspection and disposition of Incoming Components, Finished Goods and WIPs by checking visual and functional aspects of the product and packaging against Product Standard and Specification using statistical sampling tools such as ISO 2859, ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 or per company's SOP.
• You will be responsible for communications with the planning department about urgent items and for ensuring that all requests are handled properly. This includes answering internal and external emails with planners and suppliers about the nature of defects and approval of lots.
• You will perform product Functional and appearance testing in accordance with testing defined on Specifications in an independent way. Performing these tests will require the use of laboratory equipment and comparing results against the approved Reference Standard.
• You will be the primary contact point for specifications and other supplier issues. Communications with the supplier about specifications, purchase orders and COAs. Responsible for communicating with the packaging engineering department when specifications or other packaging tests are missing.
• You will maintain and update Reference Standards and Defect Range Boards. Conduct daily verification of laboratory equipment.
• You will review component specifications and Certificates of Analysis from suppliers and communicate with suppliers if proper documentation is not received.
• You will ensure accurate inspection documentation and data entry of required information into the applicable QC Data Base, release / reject components in applicable Inventory Data Base.
• You will communicate non-conforming results and issues to QC and Production personnel. Assist QC Manager and Supervisor in investigating and resolving quality issues and consumer complaints.
• You will monitor and review Production documentation. Submit samples to other groups as required. Store and maintain Retains samples.
• You will maintain workspace in accordance with 6-S requirements
• You will be the primary designee for complex tasks when the incoming supervisor is not present
• You will perform other duties assigned

 

WHO YOU ARE 

 

• You are a High School Graduate, preferably with some college or technical school, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• You have 3+ years of experience in a Quality Control environment preferably in cosmetics, personal care, pharma or food packaging industry with exposure to FDA and cGMP regulations
• You have a strong working knowledge of attribute and variable inspections, ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 or ISO 2859 sampling methods
• You have good oral and written communication skills and can read and interpret specifications and blueprints in English
• You can use standard measuring equipment and can perform basic math calculations
• You can see color
• You have a basic knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• You can work independently handling large volumes of work and changing priorities as needed
• You can clearly communicate with the production and quality teams about quality issues found
• You have a clear understanding of the component development process and component testing

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, if applicable. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Employees must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the area of work or tasks being performed. Required PPE may include, but is not limited to, eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, or additional protective clothing.

 

Standing	Over 2/3
Walking	Over 2/3
Sitting	Under 1/3
Use hands to finger, handle or feel	Over 2/3
Climb or balance	Under 1/3
Reach with hands and arms	Over 2/3
Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl	Under 1/3

 

 

Up to 10 pounds	Over 2/3
Up to 25 pounds	1/3 to 2/3
Up to 50 pounds	Under 1/3
Up to 100 pounds	Not Applicable

 

 

If this sounds like you, we want you on our team.  Apply today and let's create something beautiful!

 

Your Dreams. Our Future.  

 

The hourly rate for this position may vary based on geographic location. Pay is based on several factors including knowledge, education, skills, and experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as part of a total compensation package, including a discretionary annual bonus in addition to a full range of benefits.

 

You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

 

What We Can Offer You

 

At Shiseido Americas, our pride extends beyond our rich legacy to our passionate and talented team that brings it to life every day. We recognize that without our people, innovation would not be possible. That's why we go above and beyond with our comprehensive benefits program to recognize our employees. With an array of options designed to give our employees peace of mind, our perks & benefits program is more than just a perk – it's an investment in our people's futures. Whether you're looking for comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, or paid time off, our benefits have you covered! Check out a list of our Benefits and Perks offerings:

 

· Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

· Life and Disability Insurance

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Volunteer Days

· Paid Company Holidays

· Paid Parental Leave

· 401K with 6% Company Match

· Talent Development & Learning Programs

· Internal & International Mobility

· Product Discounts & Annual Gratis

· Employee Led Affinity Groups

· Tuition Reimbursement

 

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law

 

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Shiseido was founded in 1872 as Japan's first Western-style pharmacy in the upscale Ginza district of Tokyo and is one of the oldest cosmetic companies in the world. With over 140 years of dedicated service, superior products and unparalleled technology, Shiseido's mission is to identify new, richer sources of value and use them to create beauty in the lives and cultures of those it serves. At Shiseido, we hold a traditional Japanese value of "Omotenashi", the spirit of welcoming and care that cannot be translated in words. Through this spirit, we practice thoughtfulness, dedication to the needs of others and meticulous attention to every aspect of our products and service. To learn more about Shiseido, please visit www.shiseido.com.