Job Description

Job Title

Document Control Specialist

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Document Management System (DMS) Administration: Manage and maintain the electronic and hard-copy document control system, ensuring all documents are accurately indexed, stored, and easily retrievable.
• Document Lifecycle Control: Oversee the entire document lifecycle, including creation, review, approval, distribution, revision, and archival/disposal of controlled documents (e.g., policies, procedures, work instructions, forms, specifications).
• ISO Compliance: Ensure all document control processes adhere strictly to the requirements of the company's certified ISO standards. Participate in internal and external ISO audits as the subject matter expert for document control.
• Change Management: Process and track all document change requests (DCRs), ensuring proper authorization and impact assessment before new revisions are released. Maintain a comprehensive revision history and audit trail.
• Training and Support: Provide training to employees on document control procedures and the effective use of the DMS. Act as the primary point of contact for all document control inquiries.
• Master Document List: Maintain the Master Document List (MDL) or equivalent register, ensuring it is current and reflects the status and location of all controlled documents.

Competencies

• Detail orientation
• System administration
• Compliance rigor
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct reports.

Work Environment

Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office, production setting, outdoor/indoor shop environment or enclosed vehicle with adequate ventilation and protection from extreme weather conditions.

Outdoors exposed to changing and/or extreme weather conditions (for instance, rain, sun, snow, wind, humidity, etc.).

Physical Demands

Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative or production/technical nature. Manual dexterity sufficient to reach and handle items.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are primarily 8 hours each day, Monday through Friday on a day shift. This position often requires overtime.

Travel

There are no travel requirements for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a dedicated document control role in an ISO-certified environment.
• Experience with eDMS platforms and compliance requirements.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate or Bachelor's degree, preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and audit processes.
• Experience supporting multi-site document control programs.

Computer Operations

Basic personal computer skills

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain TWIC badge (Transportation Working Identification Card)

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred: Associates or better. Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required: Experience with eDMS platforms and compliance requirements. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a dedicated document control role in an ISO-certified environment.

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