About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

The Specialist Supplier Quality – provides subject matter expertise within the area of QA/QC at supplier’s premises to ensure that all raw material & packaging material supplied by the vendors are within the specification tolerance limit and improve the consistency in Quality of RM/PM.  

What you will be doing

• Develop the specifications of all the RM and PM, implement at supplier’s premises.
• Find the gap in supplier/vendor manufacturing process and fill the gaps.
• Increase the awareness about the need and expectations about Quality among suppliers of Orica.
• Act as change management for cultural change at suppliers’ premises.
• Assure that raw material and packaging material provided is fit to purpose, consistent, and meets internal and external requirements including legal requirements and internal/external customers’ expectations.
• Develop cost effective solutions in quality, safety and process performance ensuring that the effort and cost of achieving engineering safety and quality is commensurate with risk. 
• Adequate and effective communication with suppliers, customers and Internal and External stakeholders regarding complaints, quality issues, expectations, delivery standards and actions to solve each nonconformity. 
• Develop and implement a strategy (training plan, training materials, techniques, tools, Alerts & Snippets systems) as the SME where applicable (Subject Matter Expert) in order to assure that suppliers deliver material as per the specification.
• Lead the site in process improvement (MPI) strategies and One Manufacturing implementation, developing, and implementing LEAN & Six Sigma thinking methodologies (5S, Kaizen, A3s, VSM, work & time studies, etc.) across Manufacturing process.
• Assist Quality Manager on improvement idea generation and execution in collaboration with production plant owners, to guarantee all personal is aware of performance and information is showed in a standard manner through the plant.
• Develop and maintain knowledge and skills by networking and collaboration with other relevant Quality, Technology and Product line Leaders globally and regionally.
• Manages and supports implementation of Quality Management System according to ISO 9001 at supplies premises.
• Develop the test methods for critical hazardous Chemicals and raw materials. 
• Demonstrate and instill a fundamental commitment to all Quality & SHE standards. Identify and evaluate all the major hazards of operations, as well as participate in critical controls and risk mitigation activities. Act as a role model in Quality & Safety-related behaviors. 
• Contribute to the incidents (including process safety incidents) investigation and participate in the action plan implementation to reinforce a Safety Culture at Plants. 
• Develop and train lab operators on daily sample analysis and fast decision-making process.
• Coordinate with procurement, plant, SCM, supplier and resolve the issued related to RM, PM, intermediate and finish goods
   

What you will bring

• M.Sc in Chemistry, B.Sc in Chemistry, or B.Tech in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality or Supplier Quality Management within the Chemical, Fertilizer, Pharmaceutical, Explosive, or Industrial sectors.
• At least 3 years of laboratory experience in Chemical Analysis.
• Certified Lead/Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2015.
• Proficient in Statistical Analysis and Tools (SPC, SQC, Sampling, Root Cause Analysis, etc.).
• Willingness to travel to vendor/supplier locations.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and inspire others.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Commitment to standards and performance metrics.
• Proactive and results-oriented.
• Analytical mindset with a structured approach.
• Ability to think conceptually.
• Customer service-focused.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Driven to enhance operational performance.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.