JOB SUMMARY:Direct the Quality and Continuous Improvement Process for the GPI facility. This involves the development, implementation and preservation of the validity of the Quality System, the proper allocation of available capital to equipment and processes which move the business forward and the identification of personnel training requirements relative to new equipment and processes. The major objective is to improve the people and processes to remove cost from the system and to improve our product quality so that we are more competitive in the marketplace and our business grows. They understand and align business operations and the Department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:- Meet and maintain all divisional Quality Process Management objectives as established by GPI.
- Direct the activities, duties, and projects assure compliance to customer specifications.
- Serve as the plant's contact for customer complaints and customer compliance audits. Maintain reporting systems for internal and external complaints within SAP in accordance with GPI requirements.
- Direct the development of SPC in both production and QC areas necessary to maintain a level of process control that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
- Execute and manage CI initiatives including Six Sigma, Process Improvement, and Lean projects. Track and report all financial validated savings through the GPI Project Tracking Database.
- Communicate plant quality expectations and monitor performance relative to the objectives in a timely and effective manner.
- Actively solicit input from all employees to aid in successfully accomplishing the above listed actions.
- Shared responsibility for compliance with all facility product safety (GMP's)/Sanitation policies and procedures. Must continually work to promote the orderliness and cleanliness of their work area in support of companywide product stewardship standards.
- Lead QC Gemba walks.
- Be trained and certified in SQF and HACCP for Lead Practitioner within the plant.
- Be knowledgeable concerning SQF prerequisites to include SQF, HACCP, GMP, Food Defense, etc.
- Is responsible for the development, implementation, review, maintenance, and communications of the most recent version of SQF CODE.
- Leads and coordinates the annual plant review of the SQF system, internal audits, and scheduling the annual third-party audit.
- Is responsible for contacting the third -party certification body with a list of dates and justification of any blackout dates for the unannounced audit. (Submission must be 1 month prior to the sixty-day re-certification window).
- Is responsible for coordination of SQF related Root Cause/Corrective Action activities.
- Performs verifications and validation of SQF controls with a determined frequency/schedule.
- Establishes and maintains methods/criteria for monitoring, sampling, inspection, testing, and analyzing raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods.
- Is responsible for reviewing and updating training skills requirements for SQF for all onsite personnel.
- This position has full responsibility for the development and maintenance of SQF-related documents and records.
- Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International's good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork
- Other duties as assigned
Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:- Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
- Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
- Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
- Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
- Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation
Education & Experience:BA degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.
DisclaimerThe candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Career LevelCareer-level, intermediate
CompetenciesBusiness Acumen
Curiosity
Interpersonal Skills
Influence Skills
Self-Starter
Negotiation Skills
Organization Skills
Results Oriented
Pay Range$88,400 - $117,900
GPI Benefits ProgramCompetitive Pay
401(k) w/employer matching
Health & Welfare Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Short and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Various Voluntary benefits
Adoption Assistance Program
Employee Discount Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Time Off + paid company holidays each year
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Requisition: 16580
