Continuous Improvement Manager

Graphic Packaging Careers•Staunton, VA

About The Position

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. A World of Difference. Made Possible. Quality Manager (Continuous Improvement Manager) MISSION / SUMMARY: The Quality (Continuous Improvement) Manager directs and coordinates all activities related to the quality function. They will also be responsible for supervising the quality technician team. This role will report directly to the site manager.

Requirements

Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work well with customers, sales and manufacturing
At least 5 years of professional experience, preferably in a similar industry and manufacturing
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field to Business, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Engineering or similar

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisor experience is preferred
Knowledge of AIB/HACCP programs
Knowledge of folding carton industry
Knowledge of TQM principles, SPC
Knowledge and ability to run various testing equipment

Responsibilities

Directs and coordinates all daily activities regarding quality. For example, quality concerns in production, design, or customer service; handling of vendor or customer complaints
In conjunction with upper management, sets guidelines for product and service quality that will enable the company to attain the established goals and objectives
Participates in formulating company policies that affect quality, such as ordering policies for critical raw materials
Directs and coordinates the implementation of an AIB/HACCP Quality system
As part of the quality system, formulates quality policy and objectives with management. Implements document control, quality records, auditing plans, training plans, control of inspection and testing equipment, corrective action, and statistical techniques.
Confers with department heads to ensure coordination of quality activities
Provide analyses to management regarding production performances such as make ready times and throughput, and product and service performance such as on-time delivery and complaint-free performance
Directs re-work and disposal of defective or returned cartons
Analyzes and controls expenditures of department to conform to budgetary requirements.
Comply with all company rules and regulations’
Perform other duties as required to achieve the overall goals and objectives of the company
This position has full responsibility and authority to oversee the development, implementation, review, maintenance, communication, and integrity of the SQF system including Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Defense.
Be competent in understanding of the SQF Food Safety Code: Manufacture of Food Packaging and the requirements to implement and maintain the site’s SQF System.
Complete a HACCP Training course – as defined by SQF Code requirements
Lead and train a multidisciplinary HACCP team to implement and maintain the HACCP and Food Safety plans.
Update the Site Leadership team monthly on matters impacting the SQF system.
Lead and coordinate the annual plant review of the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) system in its entirety.
Validation and Verification of SQF controls with determined frequency/schedule.
Develop and maintain an internal audit /schedule, and Coordinate SQF third party audits.
Responsible for coordination of SQF type Root Cause/ Corrective Actions activities
Establish and maintain Methods/criteria for monitoring, sampling, inspecting, testing, and analyzing raw materials, in-process, and finished goods.
Review and update training skills requirements for Safe Quality Foods.