Training & Quality Specialist

Location: Calvert City, KY
Department: Health, Environment, Safety & Quality (HESQ)
Reports To: Manager, Safety, Health & Quality

Position Summary

Arkema is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Training & Quality Specialist to support the site's employee training programs and Quality Management Systems. This role serves as a key resource for workforce development, compliance, document control, audit readiness, records management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Human Resources, Environmental, Health & Safety, and Technical teams to ensure employees are properly trained, qualified, and compliant with company, regulatory, and customer requirements. This position also supports quality system administration and maintains compliance with ISO and integrated management system standards.

Key Responsibilities

Training & Competency Management

• Coordinate and administer employee training and qualification programs.
• Support new hire onboarding, compliance training, and job-specific qualification requirements.
• Maintain training records and employee competency documentation.
• Monitor qualification status and training compliance metrics.
• Assist with development and implementation of training materials and learning programs.

Quality Systems Administration

• Maintain quality management system documentation and records.
• Administer document control processes and ensure current procedures are available to personnel.
• Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist departments with quality system compliance and process standardization efforts.

Audit & Compliance Support

• Support internal and external audits, customer audits, and management system assessments.
• Assist with preparation, tracking, and closure of audit findings.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
• Help maintain audit readiness across the site.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze training and quality performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve training effectiveness and quality system performance.
• Support site initiatives focused on operational excellence, employee development, and customer satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in:

• Industrial Technology
• Business Administration
• Organizational Development
• Education
• Quality Management
• Engineering Technology
• Communications
• Or a related field

Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably within chemical manufacturing, industrial operations, quality systems, training administration, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting regulated management systems and employee training programs is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor Training
• IATF 16949 Awareness Training
• ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
• Training Development or Adult Learning Certification
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of manufacturing training systems and competency management processes.
• Understanding of quality management systems, document control, and audit processes.
• Familiarity with ISO-based management systems.
• Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and quality excellence.

Why Join Arkema?

At Arkema, you'll play a critical role in developing our workforce, strengthening quality systems, and supporting operational excellence at our Calvert City manufacturing site. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative environment focused on safety, continuous improvement, and employee development.

Travel: Limited travel (less than 10%) may be required for training, audits, and company meetings.