Quality Manager - Hummingbird

Your Job

Our Team

What You Will Do

• Handles customer complaints and internal nonconformances, including but not limited to, communicating with the customer, identifying the root cause and developing corrective action plans to correct and prevent any quality issues from reoccurrence.
• Leads the Process Auditor Team and Internal Audit Team who verify (i) product quality (ii) procedures are accurate and effective and (iii) performance is in compliance. Works with relevant Department Managers to determine the root cause of findings and develop corrective actions.
• Continuously maintains, develops and improves the Quality Management System and ensures all quality and regulatory requirements are met.
• Leads and/or supports Continuous Improvement efforts using Lean and Six Sigma methods and techniques.
• Manages BRCGS, HACCP, Blue Diamond and other Compliance Programs, which includes training, auditing, and verifying new equipment and process requirements.
• Supports the QC Lab, analyzes lab reports and assists in product qualification and trials.
• Prepares plant for external audits and serves as the point person during the audit.
• Evaluates supplier performance and conducts audits of suppliers.
• Has one Direct Reports.
• 10% Travel Requirements.
• Provide guidance, direction and foster an environment of continuous improvement to improve process control which will reduce defects and maximize yield from press runs.
• Experience in industry quality measurement methods and quality improvement techniques.
• Take leadership role in developing and implementing advanced quality principles.
• Oversee or assist in quality related trials.
• Co-Maintain corrective action system to investigate, determine root cause & corrective actions.
• Ensure that all employees are properly trained in quality procedures and SOP's.
• Oversee the activity of hourly direct report(s).
• Must be able to communicate effectively at all business levels.
• Maintain QA specifications on incoming raw materials.
• Interface with our customers and supply chain for quality issues.
• Coach and influence teams to maintain a culture committed to quality.
• Producing statistical analysis and reports on quality standards, results and planned improvements.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Three (3) or more years of leadership experience as a Quality Manager in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced knowledge of Excel (ie. Spreadsheet creation/editing, pivot tables, data entry and manipulation for the purpose of analysis).
• Experience with inspection methods, industry testing methods and statistical control techniques.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement within a manufacturing setting.
• Able to drive quality in manufacturing, foster collaboration yet be able to have difficult conversations at all levels of the organization.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Associates degree in Engineering or other technical discipline.
• Bachelor's Degree in Quality Engineering or other technical discipline.
• Industry experience in Corrugated, Printing, packaging and/or food and beverage.
• Experience working with QMS, ColorMaster, ColorCert or Measure Color.
• Experience working with Vision Systems.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within fast-paced, 24/7 high volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to recognize opportunities for continuous improvement, implement changes utilizing strong prioritization and time management skills.
• Experience as Product Stewardship lead in BRCGS or similar food industry audit.
• Strong Data analysis and statistical aptitude.
• Six Sigma or SPC certification.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

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