Quality Assurance Specialist

1. Strictly complies with the company policies, systems and procedures, work rules and regulations.

2. Actively participates in all Sika Philippines, Inc.’s projects regarding Quality, Environment, Health & Safety, and Sustainability, and fully supports and acts in accordance with the company policy.

3. Plans, coordinates, executes and monitors the timely equipment calibration for the whole Sika Philippines Inc.

• Ensure that all measuring equipment are logged in calibration register/plan.
• Ensure that all equipment being used in Operations, QC, R&D, Technical Services, and even Sales & Marketing have valid calibration.
• Ensure that calibration service providers are competent and/or certified to execute calibration thru valid and updated PAB certifications and/or equivalent.
• Raise Purchase requisition and ensure timely Purchase Order submittal to supplier.
• Collate calibration certificates, analyze results and update calibration log/plan.
• Ensure calibrated equipment have updated calibration stickers.
• Immediately report all “out of tolerance” and damage equipment to respective supervisor and manager for correction and/or replacement.
• Submit copy of updated calibration file to QA Manager for each successful calibration batch for four-eyes review.

4. Updates monthly QESH Board and coordinate information requirement to QC, Production and EHS department.

5. Act as Document Controller

• 5.1. Maintains and updates document master list for all Sika documents.
• 5.2. Ensures that no obsolete document/template is being used and/or in circulation within the organization.
• 5.3. Controls all documents, forms, records, templates and ensures timely and effective controlled distribution with proper markings.
• 5.4. Monitors SMS (Sika Management System) for documents due for review. Communicates with process owner to review and update the document as necessary.
• 5.5. Scan and upload document in SMS (Sika Management System)
• 5.6. Keep relevant employees updated on new document versions and how to obtain access.
• 5.7. Establish and maintain record retention timeline in coordination with process owners.

6. Support QESH Initiatives:

• 6.1. Prepares and submits all information, reports and records required.
• 6.2. Participates in supplier audits and internal ISO audits.
• 6.3. Assists in dealing with any customer complaint investigations or product issues.
• 6.4. Supports other department in providing technical information as referenced for this position.
• 6.5. Supports monitoring and maintenance of Safety Data Sheets (SDS):
  • Ensures no printed obsolete SDS is being used/distributed in the plant.
  • Encodes, monitors, and maintains SDS and Chemical list in coordination with QC-R&D.
  • Supports creation of one-pager safety instructions from SDS.
• 6.6. Ensure timely reporting of hazard observations, near misses and incidents in Sphera or equivalent EHS reporting portal.
• 6.7. Ensure safe conduct of activities including that of contractors.

7. Deputy Functions: Support company’s business continuity by acting as deputy on the following tasks: Upon absence of QA Manager:

• 12.1. Collate data, analyze and submit QA reports to local and regional management which includes but not limited to: First Pass Rate, Quality cost, raw material and finished goods specs and trends, etc.
• 12.2. Plan, coordinate and execute Quality Day and other relevant corporate Quality events, trainings and programs.
• 12.3. Collate data, analyze, and submit internal ISO audit reports.

8. Performs other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time by the immediate superior.

Education:

• Graduate of BS Chemistry, BS Chemical Technology, BS Laboratory Technician, BS Chemical Engineering, or related field. Preferably Licensed Chemical Technician/Chemist/Chemical Engineering

Work Experience:

• With at least two (2) years of related work experience in Quality Assurance, ISO and Document Control.

With over 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika has offices in over 103 countries with over 400 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,000 employees worldwide. With annual sales of CHF 11.24 billion in 2023, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.