Quality Specialist

World Wide Technology (WWT) is a global technology integrator and supply chain solutions provider that brings an innovative and proven approach to how organizations around the world discover, evaluate, architect and implement technology.

Based in St. Louis, WWT works closely with industry leaders such as Cisco, HP, EMC, NetApp, Citrix, VMware and Dell, focusing on three market segments: Fortune 500 companies, service providers and the public sector. WWT employs more than 3,000 people and operates more than 2 million square feet of state-of-the-art warehousing, distribution and integration space strategically located throughout the world.  WWT is proud to announce that it has been named on the FORTUNE “100 Best Places to Work For^®” list for the fourth consecutive year.

World Wide Technology, Inc. has an opportunity available for a Quality Specialist to support our team located in Edwardsville, IL.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate the Corrective Action/Preventative Action (CAPA) process with cross-functional teams to drive to root cause and corrective actions.
• Assist teams with data measurement, analysis, KPI tracking, and actions.
• Train staff in quality concepts, tools, and processes, specifically the Customer Care Center.
• Assist in development of procedures, work instructions and other documents.
• Work with teams to solve customer/supplier/product issues.
• Work independently with cross-functional teams to lead quality initiatives.
• Review current projects and processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in and drive project and improvement efforts.
• Assist in internal audits, as assigned.
• Assist with the development of quality systems within new processes, products, and/or services.
• Assist with the maintenance of the ISO 9001 and TL 9000 Certificates.
• Assist with the Continual Improvement Process (CIP) program.
• Participate in New Hire Orientation providing an overview of the QMS.
• Collect, trend and analyze internal performance metrics.
• Complete special projects, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3-5 years general business experience; quality, supply chain or logistics preferred
• Experience in the support with Quality Management Systems applicable to the Information Technology, Telecommunication, and/or the Logistics, Warehousing and Distribution industries.
• Experience with the support of ISO 9001:2008 and/or TL 9000 certification, or equivalent industry standard.
• Experience in root-cause analysis and Closed-Loop Corrective Action resulting in process improvements.
• Ability to schedule, plan, and facilitate cross-functional meetings.
• Ability to identify problems, and initiate corrective actions and preventive actions.
• Perceptual and analytical problem solving.
• Ability to develop long- and short-term plans to achieve desired results.
• Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively.
• Ability to use Quality Tools such as survey, gap analysis, pareto analysis, fish-bone diagrams, 5-Why and process mapping for fact base decisions making.
• Excellent verbal/communication skills.
• Personally committed to WWT’s core values (displayed at http://www2.wwt.com/career/careers).
• Independent, professional, and self-motivated.
• Ability to make decisions and formulate plans to drive actions with minimal direction.
• Ability to work with and lead others with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Visio, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

World Wide Technology, Inc. offers excellent benefits and competitive compensation. Visit our company web page at www.wwt.com for more information.

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