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Quality Improvement Specialist roles sit at the intersection of data analysis, process design, and healthcare or organizational systems, making them a strong CPT fit for students in public health, industrial engineering, or health administration programs. Your DSO must confirm the role is integral to your curriculum before you start.
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Get Access To All JobsBE YOUR CAREER MIXOLOGIST
After all, we are like mixologists that innovate the icons. Independent-minded people enjoying each other’s fresh perspectives. Each of us brings their own “Twist” that accentuates the whole, seizing opportunities and growing every day. Shake things up with your unique expertise and desire to grow, by applying to the internal careers opportunities we offer to all our employees.
Company: Campari America
Job Title: Quality Specialist I
Job Location: Lawrenceburg, KY
Reports to: Quality Supervisor
Organizational Layer (global, regional, or local): Local
General Description of the Role
The Quality Specialist will support PSC for the Wild Turkey Distillery. This position is responsible for the application and adherence of all quality control systems designed to ensure continuous production of product consistent with established standards, Campari specifications, customer expectations and production goals.
Mission/Objectives
To provide superior support to operations as well as other facets of the business by providing knowledge, expertise, and data accuracy while driving continuous improvement and problem solving.
Key Responsibilities and Activities
Safety:
- Follow prescribed PPE safety and clothing requirements for the designated work areas.
- Ensure all suppliers and vendors comply with relevant ISO and food safety standards.
Quality:
- This position shall work with the North American Quality team to resolve any critical quality issues as defined by the US Quality Director, Plant Director, or Quality Supervisor.
- Ensure incoming bulk materials, such as grains, GNS and sweeteners, are in compliance with specifications.
- Execute incoming inspections on packaging materials, including glass, corks, closures, etc.
- Comply with all GMP, ISO, and Food Safety standards in place at the facility.
- Work with appropriate internal stakeholders to resolve identified quality risks.
- Perform analytical analyses on product using DMA’s, Refractometers, Turbidimeters, etc.
- Interpret quality control philosophy to key personnel within Company.
- Conduct multiple on-line checks of the process and production of finished product, ensuring package quality.
- Operate and support calibrations and verifications all quality instrumentation as needed.
- Conduct sensory analysis on appropriate distillery and bottling samples.
- Place any non-conforming product on hold pending final disposition from the Quality Supervisor or Quality Director.
- Collect and analyze data from any issues occurring on-line for RCA investigations.
- Input testing data into relevant quality systems.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by management.
Efficiency:
- Ensure all required product and package testing is completed in a timely manner and meets the needs of Packaging Operations.
- Participate in cost-saving measures, including supporting continuous improvement projects.
- Ensure all testing and equipment records are accurately completed and stored per retention policy.
Key Relationships
Internal:
- Americas Quality Team
- Quality Supervisor
- Quality Director - US
- Packaging Director
- Packaging Department
- Plant Director
- Distillery Quality
External:
- Raw material suppliers/vendors
- Packaging suppliers/vendors
- 3PL
Experience Required
- A minimum of 0-3 years’ experience in Quality Control.
- A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience with Microsoft Excel.
- Experience in beverage alcohol is a plus.
- Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing techniques a plus.
- Experience with developing/documenting procedures/methods.
- Experience working with high performance teams.
- Experience with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and FSSC 22000, or other food safety certification(s), a plus.
Education / Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, or a related field
- Or an Associates Degree in a science (or related field) with additional relevant experience
Skills
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills are preferred
- Analysis of statistical data. Experience with Minitab (or something similar) is preferred.
- High attention to details
- Ability to problem solve
- Effective verbal and written communicator, to include interaction with internal and external customers.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- A working knowledge of TTB regulations, ISO requirements and Food Safety processes to include HACCP is a plus.
Managerial Check
The Top 3-5 Priority Managerial Skills
- Execution and Foresight: The ability to deliver results, overcome difficulties, anticipate the future of the business/work and drive change
- Technical Excellence: Mastery of a body of knowledge, coupled with the ability to apply, transfer and disseminate excellence across the organization.
- Leadership: The ability to envision, inspire, energize and lead the organization to extraordinary results.
- Business Judgment: The ability to take effective decisions balancing market, products, financial and organizational issues.
- Team Work: The ability to work with others across all boundaries to reach common objectives and extraordinary results.
- Innovative Problem Solving: The ability to find, implement and disseminate a culture of innovative solutions.
- Consumer Focus: The ability to put oneself in the consumer/client’s shoes, understand their current needs and anticipate the needs of the future
- People Development: The ability to attract, retain and develop high performing talent.
Other
Essential Job Functions
- Must have the ability to multi-task in a high-speed manufacturing environment to meet production demands.
- Problem solving skills, attention to detail and customer service orientation are essential functions of this role.
- Physically able to navigate a plant/production environment – including the climbing of stairs, elevated walkways etc.
- Willingness to work independently on off-shifts, weekends and holidays, as necessary.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Campari Group believes that fair compensation and equal opportunities are crucial for employees’ well-being, empowerment, and engagement. Our efforts to ensure fair pay have earned us the Fair Pay Certification by Fair Pay Workplace, an independent organization dedicated to dismantling pay disparities based on gender, race and their intersection.
Note to applicants: Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.
Notice to third party agencies: Please refrain from cold-calling or emailing our executive leadership team or the HR community directly. The Talent Acquisition department manages centralized recruiting operations globally, including the selection and management of external suppliers. Currently, our preferred supplier list is at full capacity. To ensure we have your information on file for future consideration, we kindly request that you complete the online form provided here.
BE YOUR CAREER MIXOLOGIST
After all, we are like mixologists that innovate the icons. Independent-minded people enjoying each other’s fresh perspectives. Each of us brings their own “Twist” that accentuates the whole, seizing opportunities and growing every day. Shake things up with your unique expertise and desire to grow, by applying to the internal careers opportunities we offer to all our employees.
Company: Campari America
Job Title: Quality Specialist I
Job Location: Lawrenceburg, KY
Reports to: Quality Supervisor
Organizational Layer (global, regional, or local): Local
General Description of the Role
The Quality Specialist will support PSC for the Wild Turkey Distillery. This position is responsible for the application and adherence of all quality control systems designed to ensure continuous production of product consistent with established standards, Campari specifications, customer expectations and production goals.
Mission/Objectives
To provide superior support to operations as well as other facets of the business by providing knowledge, expertise, and data accuracy while driving continuous improvement and problem solving.
Key Responsibilities and Activities
Safety:
- Follow prescribed PPE safety and clothing requirements for the designated work areas.
- Ensure all suppliers and vendors comply with relevant ISO and food safety standards.
Quality:
- This position shall work with the North American Quality team to resolve any critical quality issues as defined by the US Quality Director, Plant Director, or Quality Supervisor.
- Ensure incoming bulk materials, such as grains, GNS and sweeteners, are in compliance with specifications.
- Execute incoming inspections on packaging materials, including glass, corks, closures, etc.
- Comply with all GMP, ISO, and Food Safety standards in place at the facility.
- Work with appropriate internal stakeholders to resolve identified quality risks.
- Perform analytical analyses on product using DMA’s, Refractometers, Turbidimeters, etc.
- Interpret quality control philosophy to key personnel within Company.
- Conduct multiple on-line checks of the process and production of finished product, ensuring package quality.
- Operate and support calibrations and verifications all quality instrumentation as needed.
- Conduct sensory analysis on appropriate distillery and bottling samples.
- Place any non-conforming product on hold pending final disposition from the Quality Supervisor or Quality Director.
- Collect and analyze data from any issues occurring on-line for RCA investigations.
- Input testing data into relevant quality systems.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by management.
Efficiency:
- Ensure all required product and package testing is completed in a timely manner and meets the needs of Packaging Operations.
- Participate in cost-saving measures, including supporting continuous improvement projects.
- Ensure all testing and equipment records are accurately completed and stored per retention policy.
Key Relationships
Internal:
- Americas Quality Team
- Quality Supervisor
- Quality Director - US
- Packaging Director
- Packaging Department
- Plant Director
- Distillery Quality
External:
- Raw material suppliers/vendors
- Packaging suppliers/vendors
- 3PL
Experience Required
- A minimum of 0-3 years’ experience in Quality Control.
- A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience with Microsoft Excel.
- Experience in beverage alcohol is a plus.
- Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing techniques a plus.
- Experience with developing/documenting procedures/methods.
- Experience working with high performance teams.
- Experience with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and FSSC 22000, or other food safety certification(s), a plus.
Education / Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, or a related field
- Or an Associates Degree in a science (or related field) with additional relevant experience
Skills
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills are preferred
- Analysis of statistical data. Experience with Minitab (or something similar) is preferred.
- High attention to details
- Ability to problem solve
- Effective verbal and written communicator, to include interaction with internal and external customers.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- A working knowledge of TTB regulations, ISO requirements and Food Safety processes to include HACCP is a plus.
Managerial Check
The Top 3-5 Priority Managerial Skills
- Execution and Foresight: The ability to deliver results, overcome difficulties, anticipate the future of the business/work and drive change
- Technical Excellence: Mastery of a body of knowledge, coupled with the ability to apply, transfer and disseminate excellence across the organization.
- Leadership: The ability to envision, inspire, energize and lead the organization to extraordinary results.
- Business Judgment: The ability to take effective decisions balancing market, products, financial and organizational issues.
- Team Work: The ability to work with others across all boundaries to reach common objectives and extraordinary results.
- Innovative Problem Solving: The ability to find, implement and disseminate a culture of innovative solutions.
- Consumer Focus: The ability to put oneself in the consumer/client’s shoes, understand their current needs and anticipate the needs of the future
- People Development: The ability to attract, retain and develop high performing talent.
Other
Essential Job Functions
- Must have the ability to multi-task in a high-speed manufacturing environment to meet production demands.
- Problem solving skills, attention to detail and customer service orientation are essential functions of this role.
- Physically able to navigate a plant/production environment – including the climbing of stairs, elevated walkways etc.
- Willingness to work independently on off-shifts, weekends and holidays, as necessary.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Campari Group believes that fair compensation and equal opportunities are crucial for employees’ well-being, empowerment, and engagement. Our efforts to ensure fair pay have earned us the Fair Pay Certification by Fair Pay Workplace, an independent organization dedicated to dismantling pay disparities based on gender, race and their intersection.
Note to applicants: Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.
Notice to third party agencies: Please refrain from cold-calling or emailing our executive leadership team or the HR community directly. The Talent Acquisition department manages centralized recruiting operations globally, including the selection and management of external suppliers. Currently, our preferred supplier list is at full capacity. To ensure we have your information on file for future consideration, we kindly request that you complete the online form provided here.
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Get Access To All JobsQuality Improvement Specialist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Improvement Specialist role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if your program in public health, industrial engineering, health administration, or a related field includes QI methodology in its curriculum. Your DSO will evaluate whether the specific duties, such as process mapping, data collection, or Lean implementation, are integral to your degree requirements. Generic administrative work that doesn't connect to your program's learning outcomes won't qualify.
Can I do CPT part-time as a QI Specialist while still in school?
Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, is common for QI students who need to balance coursework with field experience. Many QI roles in hospital systems and health departments are structured around project cycles rather than fixed hours, which can make part-time arrangements easier to negotiate. Confirm the schedule with your DSO before signing any offer.
What happens to my OPT eligibility if I use full-time CPT for a QI internship?
One year or more of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, so this is a consequential decision. Part-time CPT, regardless of how long you use it, does not affect OPT. If you're planning a post-graduation OPT period to continue QI work or pursue H-1B sponsorship, stay within part-time CPT authorization throughout your program.
How do I find Quality Improvement Specialist employers who are open to CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate for Quality Improvement Specialist roles to see employers with documented work authorization filing history. Healthcare networks, public health agencies, and consulting firms in hospital operations are the most active hirers in this space. Filtering by filing history tells you which organizations have already worked through F-1 sponsorship processes, which makes CPT conversations more predictable.
What QI certifications strengthen a CPT application for this role?
Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt credentials are directly relevant to QI Specialist duties and signal hands-on methodology training to employers. The Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality credential is recognized in hospital systems. These certifications don't substitute for CPT authorization, but they make your academic-to-field alignment easier for your DSO to document and easier for employers to justify hiring you over candidates with more local work history.
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