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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><em>Job Title: Specialist, Quality </em></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><em>Job Code: 31861</em></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><em>Job Location: Camden, Arkansas</em></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><em>Job Schedule: 4/10 First shift and Second shift, <span class="normaltextrun"><span style="line-height:107%">Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week</span></span></em></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Job Description:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">We are seeking a FOD (Foreign Object Debris) Coordinator to join our team at Aerojet Rocketdyne in Camden, AR.</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">The FOD Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the site’s FOD prevention program to ensure a safe and compliant manufacturing environment. </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">This role partners with Production, Quality, Engineering, and EHS teams to drive FOD awareness, training, and continuous improvement initiatives. The FOD Coordinator will monitor compliance, conduct audits, and facilitate corrective actions to minimize FOD risks throughout the facility.</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Essential Functions:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Serve as the site’s primary point of contact for all FOD-related matters; coordinate responses to FOD incidents and spearhead FOD prevention initiatives.</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Develop, implement, and maintain FOD control procedures and best practices in accordance with company and industry standards.</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Conduct regular FOD audits and inspections of production areas, workstations, and storage locations; document findings and track corrective actions.</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Lead FOD awareness and training programs for all employees, contractors, and visitors; ensure training records are maintained and up to date.</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Investigate FOD incidents, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and EHS to integrate FOD prevention into daily operations and new product introductions.</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Prepare and present FOD metrics, reports, and recommendations to site leadership; support customer and regulatory audits as required.</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Manage FOD-related supplies and equipment, ensuring availability and proper use.</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Recommend and implement continuous improvement projects to enhance FOD prevention and control.</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.</span></span></strong></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><br>Qualifications:</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Operations Management, Quality, Safety) or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, or quality assurance environment, with direct FOD program experience preferred (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Preferred Additional Skills:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of applications</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Previous Aerospace and Defense work experience</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Strong knowledge of FOD prevention standards (e.g., NAS412) and best practices.</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Effective interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams.</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; experience with data analytics and reporting tools preferred.</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="line-height:115%">Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment</span>.</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Stamina to sit or stand and maintain attention to detail despite interruptions.</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">May occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 25 pounds.</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">May require occasional walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending.</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat.</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:bold"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">May be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.</span></strong></li> </ul>