Quality Specialist [Wooden and Plastic Pallet]
atChep (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
- Standards & Specifications
- Coordinate with relevant internal and external stakeholders to
define and issue standards
for raw materials and finished products, in alignment with
Brambles' guidelines
, sound engineering/scientific principles, applicable Thai regulations, and business operating conditions.
- Maintain a controlled
Specifications Library
and ensure timely updates and version control.
- Training, Communication & Change Management
- Develop documentation (procedures, work instructions, visual aids, training material) and conduct
training
for internal and external stakeholders on defined material/product standards including any business related and effective usage principles.
- Lead communication plans and implementation for changes in standards, processes, and inspection criteria; ensure adoption and compliance in field operations and suppliers.
- Incoming & Final Acceptance (Inspection & Testing)
- Design and implement
inspection and acceptance procedures
for raw materials and finished products within CHEP Thailand, aligned with Brambles' guidance and external best practices.
- Establish
statistically sound sampling plans
, inspection points, and acceptance criteria; monitor
first-pass yield
and nonconformance trends.
- Lead quarantine process and track issue resolving to resume material and finished products usage
- Quality Assurance, Control & CAPA
- Monitor quality performance,
collect critical data
, and drive
problem-solving and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
with cross-functional teams to reduce the impact of quality issues.
- Participate in resolving or disposition of nonconforming material and products; also lead robust
root-cause analysis
(e.g., 8D, Fishbone, 5-Why).
- Supplier and Service Center Quality Management
- Audit, coach, and
continuously develop suppliers and service centers
to maintain and elevate quality management processes; ensure adherence to defined standards.
- Set and track
supplier and service centers quality KPIs
(e.g., PPM, on-time CAPA, audit scores), and partner with Procurement on
claims
and recovery (data-backed).
- Data, Analytics & Reporting
- Build and maintain
monthly quality KPI dashboards
(internal and external),
Trend Analysis
reports, and
Supplier/Service Centers Quality
reports.
- Maintain the
Risk Register
and document quality improvement plans; use analytics to identify patterns, predict risks, and prioritize interventions.
- Complaint Management (Internal & External)
- Act as the
primary owner
to lead, respond and coordinate stakeholders for effective management of
customer and internal complaints
; ensure timely investigation, communication, and closure.
- Lead and track
complaint root causes
, corrective actions, and recurrence prevention.
- Compliance, Regulatory & Audit
- Ensure compliance with
local regulations
, customer requirements, industry standards, and Brambles' policies.
- Plan and execute
internal audits
and support both internal and external certifications
- Risk Management
- Identify, assess, and maintain mitigation plans for
quality risks
across the supply chain; keep the
Risk Register
current.
- Lead proactive risk reviews (e.g., for material variability, process changes, supplier transitions, seasonal effects, customer satisfaction).
- Continuous Improvement
- Analyze, develop, and propose
quality improvement programs
across relevant operational factors and appropriate monitoring processes with suppliers and internal teams.
- Leverage
Lean/Six Sigma
tools to reduce waste, improve throughput, and lower
Cost of Quality
while aligning with Brambles' sustainability goals.
- Systems, Documentation & QMS
- Build and evolve quality systems and
keep documentation current
, ensuring effectiveness within the function and across interfacing departments.
- Own document control, records retention, and
digitalization
opportunities for inspection data, traceability, and reporting.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Logistics, Customer Service, Engineering, and Commercial teams to embed quality in daily execution and strategic decisions.
- Provide
quality input to S&OP
, supplier selection, product design/changes, and service center processes.
- Customer Focus
- Oversee the rapid resolution of customer complaints, ensuring the delivery of sustainable, long-term solutions that enhance customer satisfaction.
Translate the sound voice of the customer into actionable strategies that improve product performance and quality metrics
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science or related field; advanced degree a plus.
- 5–8+ years in
quality management
across manufacturing, repair/service, or supply chain environments.
- Familiarity with
statistical sampling plans
SPC
MSA
, and
root-cause tools
- Experience with
ISO 9001
QMS; exposure to sustainability/ethical sourcing standards is beneficial.
Lean/Six Sigma
or other well-known continuous improvement practice experience preferred.
- Strong data skills (Excel/Power BI or similar); proficiency in Thai and good English.
Strong stakeholder management; able to lead cross-functional CAPA and supplier development.
Why Join Us
Opportunity to shape quality standards across a national supply chain network.
Exposure to cross-functional and regional stakeholders.
Drive meaningful improvements in customer experience, operational excellence, and sustainability outcomes.
Experience required
- 5 years
Salary
- Negotiable
Job function
- Quality Assurance
- Engineering
Job type
- Full-time
Company overview
CHEP is the global leader in returnable and reusable packaging services. Combining superior technology and an asset base of more than 300 million pallets and containers. CHEP offers its customers exceptional value, a platform that enables reduction in customer product damage and an environmentally s ... Read more
Why join us: At CHEP Thailand, we believe in fostering a culture where innovation and sustainability thrive. Joining our team means contributing to a global mission of creating efficient and eco-friendly supply chains. We offer opportunities for professional growth, encourage diverse perspectives, and provide a ... Read more
