Configuration Control Specialist
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Job Location:
Cleveland, TN - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 62000 - 78000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Configuration Control Specialist
Location: Cleveland OH
Business Unit: Team Wendy
About Avon Technologies:
We are a world leader in protective equipment with a reputation for innovative design high-performance quality and specialist materials expertise. Our two brands Avon Protection and Team Wendy supply our respiratory and head protection portfolio to customers across the globe from our manufacturing sites in theUKandNorth America. With over 900 talented people our shared purpose and core beliefs are to be #FIERCE about Protecting Lives. Its why we come to work - and its what motivates us every day to do the best work we can.
Position Summary:
The Configuration Control Specialist supports the Configuration & Compliance Manager by executing day-to-day activities related to configuration management change control and compliance. This role ensures accurate documentation maintains configuration baselines and facilitates Change Control Board (CCB) meetings including scheduling pre-circulating information packages recording notes and implementing approved changes. The position is critical for maintaining compliance with ISO standards and external customer contractual requirements ensuring audit readiness and operational integrity. Additionally this role supports the New Product Introduction (NPI) process to ensure compliance with milestones decision points and successful close-out of documentation changes when transitioning to production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process Engineering Change Request (ECR) Request for Deviations (RFD) and Configuration Chage Request (CCR).
- Support compliance to Quality Management System (QMS) regulatory and strategic objectives
- Schedule CCB meetings and pre-circulate information packages to stakeholders.
- Record meeting minutes decisions and action items; track implementation of approved changes.
- Update ERP systems and configuration repositories following approved changes.
- Maintain configuration item records and version control; support configuration freezes and baseline updates.
- Archive reference versions and manage release notes. Maintain current Production Process Package (PPP)
- Assist the Manager in preparing documentation and evidence for ISO audits; support during audits and manage post-audit corrective actions and close-out activities.
- Document and maintain records for external customer contractual audits; ensure documentation aligns with ISO standards and customer requirements.
- Support compliance with New Product Introduction milestones and decision points; ensure documentation changes are completed and approved before production launch.
- Track and close out actions from each decision point to maintain program integrity.
- Collaborate with Team Wendy Ceradyne Quality & Compliance team and all other SBU departments to ensure adherence to process.
- Partner with Product Quality Assurance Engineering and IT teams to maintain configuration integrity.
- Assist in preparing and presenting quarterly management metrics aligned to ISO policy; track agreed annual KPIs and provide data for leadership reviews.
- Collaborate with the Manager to apply Continuous Improvement and Kaizen tools to streamline processes; explore and implement COTS software solutions to automate workflows and reduce paperwork burden.
Metrics & Reporting:
- Accuracy and completeness of audit documentation.
- Closure rate for post-audit and NPI decision point actions.
Skills & Competencies:
- Knowledge of configuration management principles and change control processes.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 standard external audit requirements and NPI processes.
- Strong organizational high attention to detail and documentation skills.
- Ability to facilitate meetings and manage follow-up actions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Continuous improvement mindset with ability to leverage Kaizen and automation tools.
Experience Requirements:
- 24 years in configuration management or document control within a regulated environment or customer compliance requirements.
- Exposure to ISO 9001 standards preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems and configuration tools.
- Familiarity with NPI processes and milestone tracking is a plus.
What We Offer:
- Flexible Schedule
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Medical Dental Vision Insurance
- 401k Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Initiatives
Internal Relationships:
Maintenance Team; Operations/Production Department; Facilities Management; Safety and Compliance Department; Engineering and Technical Support; Human Resources (HR); Procurement and Supply Chain; Finance and Budgeting; Senior Management.
External Relationships:
Vendors and Suppliers; Contractors; Regulatory Agencies; Industry Associations; Emergency Services; Consultants; Customers or Clients; Local Community.
This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements management reserved the right to modify add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information systems technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain non-U.S. persons (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals lawful permanent residents of the U.S. refugees Temporary Residents (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions) or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B L-1 F-1 etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data Avon must assess employees U.S. person status as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avons sole election.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain non-U.S. persons (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals lawful permanent residents of the U.S. refugees Temporary Residents (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions) or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B L-1 F-1 etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data Avon must assess employees U.S. person status as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avons sole election.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).
The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland OH is $62000 to $78000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job type and years of experience within the industry education etc.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Customer Service
- Consumer Durables
- Document Control Management
- Field
- Financial Accounting
