Quality Specialist [Wooden and Plastic Pallet]
atChep (Thailand) Co., Ltd.aaaaKey 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
Career level
- Middle Level
Salary
- Negotiable
Job function
- Quality Assurance
- Engineering
Job type
- Full-time
Company overview
CHEP provides returnable and reusable pallet and container pooling services. It is a subsidiary of Brambles, which is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The group-level figures below describe the Brambles network that CHEP is part of.
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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 ...
