Document Control Specialist - Military veterans preferred

About Forterra

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

About the role

As the Senior Document Controller, you will be responsible for the efficient management and organization of documents within Forterra, ensuring integrity, accessibility, and compliance to established standards. You will oversee the creation, version control, quality assurance, and secure storage of documents to maintain accuracy, consistency, and regulatory/customer compliance. The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail, technical acumen, adaptability, time-management skill, organization skill, and be self-guided with a continuous improvement mindset.

What you"ll do

• Processing requests for information (RFI).
• Organizing and processing forms.
• Archiving documents.
• Controlling the retrieval of documents.
• Managing the organization, storage, and tracking of documents throughout their life cycle.
• Ensuring documents comply with applicable regulations and standards.
• Print and distribute documents as needed.
• Scan and upload documents according to company procedure.
• Collect and register technical documents such as drawings and blueprints in the company's system.
• Review and update documents for maintenance and quality control.
• Keep other personnel updated on new document versions and how to obtain access.
• Handle records across various departments.
• Create templates for use by other personnel.
• Establish and maintain record retention timelines.
• Providing training as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• General understanding of Process management tools such as SIPOCs and KPI/PPI generation to ensure processes are measured and capable.
• Familiarity with Engineering Change Management and Product Lifecycle Management systems considered a plus.
• Experience working under industry standard quality management systems i.e. ISO 9001-2015, or similar equivalent.
• Familiarity with CAPA Management and RCCA.
• The ideal candidate for this role is self-directed, able to work independently, and is highly motivated.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment
• Ability to stay focused and carry out tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Detail-oriented, dependable and trustworthy while managing critical documents of complexity and sensitivity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Auditing experience: preferred in ISO 9001-2015
• Must possess the ability to establish rapport and working relationships at all levels of the organization and communicate effectively throughout.
• High tolerance for change and ambiguity.
• Strong bias for action; able to communicate vision clearly and be a driver of change.
• Agile working style: able to adjust one's approach to fit the situation.
• Utmost passion towards details and high focus on quality and operational efficiency.
• Familiarity for digital document management systems such as PolicyTech.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor"s Degree in a related field
• 3-5+ Years of experience in Document Control or related field

US Salary Range
$130,000 — $160,000

Location:

Clarksburg, MD - Full-Time In-Office

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra's overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.

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