Quality Specialist Jobs in Kentucky
Quality Specialist jobs in Kentucky are concentrated in Louisville, Lexington, and the Northern Kentucky corridor near Cincinnati, where manufacturing, automotive production, and healthcare drive consistent demand for quality professionals at every level from entry-level inspector to senior quality engineer. Employers like Toyota, Humana, and Kindred Healthcare maintain large Kentucky operations and hire quality specialists across process improvement, regulatory compliance, and production quality functions. Demand is particularly strong in ISO and IATF 16949 compliance, supplier quality, and healthcare quality management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Sr. Training and Quality Specialist Job
Training & Quality Specialist
Location: Calvert City, KY
Department: Health, Environment, Safety & Quality (HESQ)
Reports To: Manager, Safety, Health & Quality
Position Summary
Arkema is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Training & Quality Specialist to support the site's employee training programs and Quality Management Systems. This role serves as a key resource for workforce development, compliance, document control, audit readiness, records management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Human Resources, Environmental, Health & Safety, and Technical teams to ensure employees are properly trained, qualified, and compliant with company, regulatory, and customer requirements. This position also supports quality system administration and maintains compliance with ISO and integrated management system standards.
Key Responsibilities
Training & Competency Management
- Coordinate and administer employee training and qualification programs.
- Support new hire onboarding, compliance training, and job-specific qualification requirements.
- Maintain training records and employee competency documentation.
- Monitor qualification status and training compliance metrics.
- Assist with development and implementation of training materials and learning programs.
Quality Systems Administration
- Maintain quality management system documentation and records.
- Administer document control processes and ensure current procedures are available to personnel.
- Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist departments with quality system compliance and process standardization efforts.
Audit & Compliance Support
- Support internal and external audits, customer audits, and management system assessments.
- Assist with preparation, tracking, and closure of audit findings.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
- Help maintain audit readiness across the site.
Continuous Improvement
- Analyze training and quality performance metrics.
- Identify opportunities to improve training effectiveness and quality system performance.
- Support site initiatives focused on operational excellence, employee development, and customer satisfaction.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in:
- Industrial Technology
- Business Administration
- Organizational Development
- Education
- Quality Management
- Engineering Technology
- Communications
- Or a related field
Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably within chemical manufacturing, industrial operations, quality systems, training administration, or related disciplines.
- Experience supporting regulated management systems and employee training programs is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor Training
- IATF 16949 Awareness Training
- ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
- ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
- Training Development or Adult Learning Certification
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Green Belt certification
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of manufacturing training systems and competency management processes.
- Understanding of quality management systems, document control, and audit processes.
- Familiarity with ISO-based management systems.
- Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and quality excellence.
Why Join Arkema?
At Arkema, you'll play a critical role in developing our workforce, strengthening quality systems, and supporting operational excellence at our Calvert City manufacturing site. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative environment focused on safety, continuous improvement, and employee development.
Travel: Limited travel (less than 10%) may be required for training, audits, and company meetings.
Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.
We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 20,700 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.1 billion, of which 3.1% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.
If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.
Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?
The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.
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Sr. Training and Quality Specialist Job
Training & Quality Specialist
Location: Calvert City, KY
Department: Health, Environment, Safety & Quality (HESQ)
Reports To: Manager, Safety, Health & Quality
Position Summary
Arkema is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Training & Quality Specialist to support the site's employee training programs and Quality Management Systems. This role serves as a key resource for workforce development, compliance, document control, audit readiness, records management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Human Resources, Environmental, Health & Safety, and Technical teams to ensure employees are properly trained, qualified, and compliant with company, regulatory, and customer requirements. This position also supports quality system administration and maintains compliance with ISO and integrated management system standards.
Key Responsibilities
Training & Competency Management
- Coordinate and administer employee training and qualification programs.
- Support new hire onboarding, compliance training, and job-specific qualification requirements.
- Maintain training records and employee competency documentation.
- Monitor qualification status and training compliance metrics.
- Assist with development and implementation of training materials and learning programs.
Quality Systems Administration
- Maintain quality management system documentation and records.
- Administer document control processes and ensure current procedures are available to personnel.
- Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist departments with quality system compliance and process standardization efforts.
Audit & Compliance Support
- Support internal and external audits, customer audits, and management system assessments.
- Assist with preparation, tracking, and closure of audit findings.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
- Help maintain audit readiness across the site.
Continuous Improvement
- Analyze training and quality performance metrics.
- Identify opportunities to improve training effectiveness and quality system performance.
- Support site initiatives focused on operational excellence, employee development, and customer satisfaction.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in:
- Industrial Technology
- Business Administration
- Organizational Development
- Education
- Quality Management
- Engineering Technology
- Communications
- Or a related field
Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably within chemical manufacturing, industrial operations, quality systems, training administration, or related disciplines.
- Experience supporting regulated management systems and employee training programs is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor Training
- IATF 16949 Awareness Training
- ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
- ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
- Training Development or Adult Learning Certification
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Green Belt certification
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of manufacturing training systems and competency management processes.
- Understanding of quality management systems, document control, and audit processes.
- Familiarity with ISO-based management systems.
- Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and quality excellence.
Why Join Arkema?
At Arkema, you'll play a critical role in developing our workforce, strengthening quality systems, and supporting operational excellence at our Calvert City manufacturing site. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative environment focused on safety, continuous improvement, and employee development.
Travel: Limited travel (less than 10%) may be required for training, audits, and company meetings.
Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.
We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 20,700 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.1 billion, of which 3.1% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.
If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.
Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?
The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.
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Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Quality Specialist Job Market in Kentucky
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What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality specialist jobs across Kentucky.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field
- Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 quality management systems
- Proficiency in statistical process control and root cause analysis methods
- Familiarity with automotive or healthcare regulatory compliance standards
- Certified Quality Technician or Certified Quality Engineer credential preferred
- Experience using quality tools such as FMEA, control plans, and corrective action processes
Quality Specialist Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality specialist in Kentucky?
Most quality specialist roles in Kentucky require a bachelor's degree in engineering, a natural science, or a closely related technical field. Kentucky does not have a state-issued license specific to quality specialists, but employers across the state consistently prefer or require credentials from the American Society for Quality, such as the Certified Quality Technician or Certified Quality Engineer designation. Automotive and manufacturing employers in the Louisville and Georgetown corridors often weight these credentials heavily during hiring.
Which companies hire quality specialists in Kentucky?
Employers hiring quality specialists in Kentucky right now include ADM, Jadex, and Arkema, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Kentucky's mix of large automotive plants, healthcare systems, and consumer goods manufacturers means quality specialist openings appear across a broad range of industries statewide.
Which Kentucky cities have the most quality specialist jobs?
Louisville, Erlanger, and Calvert City are the Kentucky cities with the most quality specialist openings. Louisville anchors the list through its concentration of healthcare systems, logistics operations, and manufacturing facilities, while Lexington draws on its life sciences and automotive supplier base, and Northern Kentucky benefits from its proximity to major distribution and industrial operations along the Ohio River corridor.
Are there remote quality specialist jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality specialist work is largely hands-on and tied to production floors, laboratories, or clinical environments, which limits remote options significantly. About 100% of quality specialist openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how site-dependent most of the work is. The portions most likely to be done remotely are documentation review, supplier audits conducted by phone or video, and quality systems administration roles.
How can I get hired as a quality specialist in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for quality technician or quality inspector roles, which Kentucky manufacturers and healthcare facilities routinely post for candidates without a full quality specialist background. Toyota's Georgetown plant and its network of Kentucky suppliers hire quality technicians and run structured on-the-job development programs. Earning an entry-level American Society for Quality credential before applying strengthens a candidate's profile noticeably, and moving laterally from production associate, lab technician, or clinical coordinator roles is a well-worn path into quality at Kentucky employers.
Where can I find and apply to quality specialist jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to quality specialist jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, location, and industry, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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