Covia is the leading provider of minerals and material solutions for the energy and industrial markets. Covia's legacy includes many achievements across the industry and successful capitalization with our partners. Our ability to deliver our products at the exact place and at the exact time is unmatched. Equally strong is our commitment to building business partnerships that support our customers' success. Quality and Innovation are Covia's foundations, but our people are our true strength. Covia employees are a team of highly skilled professionals who transform our natural minerals into engineering solutions for our customers. Each member of our team has a valuable opportunity to help shape our future and create a positive impact on the world around us through our commitment to the places where we live and work. COVIA IS COMMITTED TO EMBRACE AND PROMOTE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (D\&I) WHERE WE OPERATE, WHERE WE DO BUSINESS, AND WHERE WE LIVE. We strive to create an inclusive culture where diversity is valued and respected, and where everyone feels included and engaged. We intend to focus our efforts on bringing together members of our team and creating opportunities where they can contribute their unique skills, experiences, and perspectives in pursuit of COVIA's sustainable business growth. We enable all team members to perform at their best while being themselves, which is fundamental to creating the culture of our Clearly Covia program. Covia is seeking a **QUALITY COORDINATOR** who will have a positive impact on the **Lampazos Plant** team located in **Nuevo León**. In this role, you will have the opportunity to coordinate quality system and laboratory activities, as well as implement current work systems and maintain the management system certification. **The selected candidate for this position will have the following key responsibilities:** * Coordinate the implementation of the Quality Management System at the plant based on guidelines from the Quality Improvement Program and specific Quality Control Manual to ensure application of continuous improvement approaches in processes. * Review product and/or process opportunity areas received to validate their applicability and assign them to the investigator. * Coordinate the plant's corrective and preventive action process to ensure investigation, generation of action plans, and verification of their effectiveness. * Coordinate the plant's document control process to ensure that relevant documents are used. * Coordinate the plant's internal audit process to identify improvement opportunities and implement action plans. * Coordinate the ISO recertification process. * Supervise the proper operation of the laboratory area to provide the plant with reliable, accurate, and timely technical information related to raw materials, in-process products, and finished products for decision-making. * Propose changes in master specifications of products processed at the plant to continue meeting customer requirements without affecting costs and productivity. * Coordinate and manage the plant’s continuous improvement and innovation process, as well as document and share best practices from different company units with their plant. * Develop the work system and coordinate its implementation, operation, and monitoring. To ensure established KPIs are executed, achieved, measured, and communicated to contribute to the continuous improvement process, **the selected candidate must meet the following profile:** **Certifications and Experience:** * Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field * 5 years of experience in similar roles (preferably in automotive, aerospace, rail sectors) * Knowledge of quality systems * Internal instructor **Knowledge, skills, and competencies:** * Knowledge of processes, ISO 9001 standard, high drive, and coordination and analytical capabilities. **Travel availability:** Availability to work at Lampazos Plant, relocation if necessary. **Benefits:** * Benefits exceeding Mexican legal requirements * Performance bonus * Other social security benefits The functions described above generally reflect the necessary details and describe the main functions of the position, which do not constitute a detailed description of the inherent requirements of the job. Additional functions may be assigned within working hours or to meet special conditions. At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce because we firmly believe this is the foundation of our success. Our competitive culture supports inclusion, individuality, and respect at our workplaces. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on factors related to their competencies and experience, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. Our organization offers competitive salaries and benefit packages, and opportunities for growth and development. IND2 #### **Education** Preferred* Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related field #### **Behaviors** Preferred* Teamwork: Works well as a member of a group * Innovator: Continuously presents new ideas and demonstrates original thinking * Detail-oriented: Capable of performing a specific task with all necessary details to do the job properly #### **Motivations** Preferred* Ability to make an impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or organization * Goal achievement: Inspired to perform well by completing tasks