Shiseido Quality Control Inspector

About Shiseido

Founded in 1872 in Tokyo’s Ginza district by Arinobu Fukuhara, Shiseido has evolved from Japan’s first Western-style private pharmacy into a global beauty leader. Rooted in Japanese aesthetics and scientific research, the house brings together skincare, makeup and fragrance through a distinctive dialogue between artistry and innovation. As an employer, Shiseido offers career paths spanning research and development, product creation, marketing, retail and corporate functions within an international environment. Its enduring pursuit of quality and thoughtful approach to beauty provide a compelling setting for professionals seeking to combine technical expertise, creative sensitivity and an appreciation of Japanese heritage.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support departmental and organizational goals and objectives.
• Sample, inspect, and disposition incoming components, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods by evaluating product and packaging appearance and function against standards and specifications, using statistical sampling tools such as ISO 2859, ANSI/ASQ Z1.4, or company SOPs.
• Independently conduct product functionality and appearance tests according to specifications, using laboratory equipment and comparing results with approved reference standards.
• Maintain and update reference standards and defect range boards, and verify laboratory equipment daily.
• Review supplier component specifications and Certificates of Analysis, and contact suppliers when required documentation is missing.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, enter required information into the applicable QC database, and release or reject components in the applicable inventory database.
• Communicate non-conforming results and issues to QC and Production personnel; assist the QC Manager and Supervisor in investigating and resolving quality issues and consumer complaints.
• Monitor and review production documentation, submit samples to other groups as required, and store and maintain retained samples.
• Maintain the workspace in accordance with 6-S requirements.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• High school graduate; some college or technical school preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in a quality control environment, preferably in cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, or food packaging, with exposure to FDA and cGMP regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of attribute and variable inspections and ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 or ISO 2859 sampling methods.
• Good oral and written communication skills; able to read and interpret specifications and blueprints in English.
• Able to use standard measuring equipment and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Able to distinguish colors.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Able to work independently while handling high volumes of work and changing priorities.
• Able to communicate quality issues clearly to Production and Quality teams.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment required for the work area or tasks, including eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, or additional protective clothing.

Skills

Experience

1–3 years in a quality control environment, preferably in cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, or food packaging, with exposure to FDA and cGMP regulations.

Education

High school graduate; some college or technical school preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; paid time off; paid volunteer days; paid company holidays; paid parental leave; 401(k) with 6% company match; talent development and learning programs; internal and international mobility; product discounts and annual gratis; employee-led affinity groups; tuition reimbursement.

Culture

Shiseido’s workplace culture draws on its Japanese heritage, combining scientific rigor, artistic sensitivity and meticulous attention to quality. As a global beauty group, it brings together diverse expertise in an international environment where collaboration between research, product development and brand teams helps translate innovation into distinctive beauty experiences.

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