Analyst, Quality

Come Join an Inclusive Team

The Quality Analyst is responsible for quality related disposition of all site production facilities and maintaining the sites internal quality system. Primary responsibility is the development, implementation and maintenance of the site’s Quality Process and Quality data. Facilitates the development and maintenance of quality system documentation such as quality related plant and unit procedures.  Assists in customer visits & audits, customer complaints and corrective action requests. Assists in company and site level quality initiatives.  Assess product quality risks and support investigation of off-grade productions, quality issues and claims in coordination with the plant.  This position serves as the focal point for development of reporting quality performance results to the Lake Charles site management.  The incumbent will be considered an expert in the Quality Systems (SAP & LIMS).

A Day in the Life

• Determines quality and disposition of product using available process and lab data.
  
• Responsible for product Usage Decision in LIMS/SAP.  Engage Production Engineers in determining quality issues and resolution.  Support Asset Management in finalizing product resolution.
  
• Evaluate transition material for generic prime grades to ensure production specifications are achieved
  
• Participates in Customer visits and quality interactions with Business and Customers.
  
• Investigate and resolve CoA issues with Specification management.
  
• Support Physical Property Testing evaluations and product capability.
  
• Maintenance of product quality control documentation including product quality  plans and pertinent data in SAP.
  
• Updates and maintains LIMS database integrity with regard to sampling, testing schedules, and specification.  This includes test codes for new lab equipment.
  
• Develops and analyzes quality data (TPV and other KPI) and assists in internal quality monthly reporting (quarterly system review).  Pareto performance to help drive continuous improvement action plans.
  
• Responsible for WIP inventory (awaiting usage decision).  Help coordinate railcar re-samples, returns, re-classes and quality purges.
  
• Assist with off-plant shipments of all documents and materials for small packages.
  
• Assist in hopper car tracking and history as required.
  
• Setup LIMS Template information for new products and/or blanket changes.
  
• Test LIMS & SAP system changes as requested. 
  
• Trains and mentors Operators and Lab Technicians on LIMS & SAP.
  
• Assist with Internal Quality Auditing (including ISO).
  
• Assist with investigations (internal & external events), root cause analysis and troubleshooting activities.

You Bring This Value

• H.S. Diploma (or equivalent). Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing.  Prefer a minimum of 2 yrs plant quality experience.
• Analytical capabilities
• Working knowledge of testing methods
• Problem Solving skills
• Capability to become the site expert on Quality Systems (SAP & LIMS)
• Knowledge of PP & Catalloy processes (sample locations)
• Knowledgeable of statistical quality control
• Communication skills, collaboration, and decision making skills
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively as a team member, and achieve results through the contributions of other people within and outside the immediate organization
• Advanced PC skills, including spreadsheets, database, graphics, statistical forecasting and modeling.  Good information technology skills needed to access company data.

What We Offer

LyondellBasell is proud to provide a competitive total compensation package designed to reward excellence and support the well-being of our employees. Our Total Rewards package includes equitable and market-competitive base pay as well as locally relevant incentives, fostering a culture of pay-for-performance that recognizes both individual and company achievements.   

• We extend the following benefits to *eligible employees:
  • Workplace Flexibility: The Company’s Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees to request to work remotely up to two full days per standard work week at an approved location other than the designated worksite or office, such as at a home office with managerial approval.
  • Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life and Retirement Programs: Our comprehensive programs are aligned with local practices.
  • 6% LYB match on 401(k) contribution
  • 5% LYB cash balance pension plan accrual
  • Comprehensive Well-being Benefits: Programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social health, ensuring you receive the care you need, when you need it.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan: The LYB ESPP offers a 10% discount on LYB stock for eligible employees in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and US.
  • Educational Assistance Program: To encourage self-development by providing financial aid for approved educational activities voluntarily undertaken by employees.
  • Bravo Rewards Program: Recognizing outstanding employee contributions.
  • Robust Medical and Life Insurance Packages: Offering a variety of coverage options to meet individual needs.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities to learn and grow through training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team building activities.
  • Competitive Vacation Policies: Generous annual leave to support your work-life balance.
  • Global Adoption Policy: Support for employees expanding their families.
  • Matching Gifts Program: Enhance the impact of your charitable contributions to qualified organizations.

*Eligibility for certain benefits and rewards programs will vary based on your job status, work location and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement and may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law. 

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