Quality Manager- Atlanta, GAWe are currently looking for a Quality Manager to add to our team in
Atlanta, GA. Candidates with prior experience as a Quality Manager at a plastics manufacturer (blow molding, injection molding, extrusion) is highly preferred.
Job Summary- Has responsibility for Quality Assurance at the CKS Plant under the direction of the Plant Manager, with functional responsibilities to Corporate Quality.
- Directs the inspection, testing and evaluation of bottles at various stages of production process to determine and insure specifications and Customer requirements are being met.
- Assist in training of QC Inspectors and Operators on Quality and Customer Specifications.
- Has responsibility for implementing directives of Corporate Quality Program.
- Initiates a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) geared towards short and long term improvements.
Primary Objectives- Work with the Plant Team to implement a Quality System that meets minimum CKS Operational Excellence (Quality System) Standards
- Drive a "Zero Complaint" culture among all associates at the Plant
- Support the development of capable systems, processes and skills that enable a "zero complaint" performance
Key Responsibilities- Manage the plant's quality function and QC personnel; establish and enforce product specifications and standard, targets and procedure to ensure targets are achieved
- Coordinate with Plant Mgmt., Customer Service, Sales and Corporate QA regarding customer issues and opportunities; oversee QC data entry and daily line audits.
- Ensure CKS vendor quality programs are fully implemented at the plant
- Full implementation of SPC4 statistical quality control system
- Verify and maintain all product specifications consistent with BOM
- Ensure consistent/reliable sampling, data integrity and SOP compliance
- Training and education for Operators, QC Tech's and Mgmt.
- Support effective complaint review, root cause investigation, corrective actions and resolution with Customers
- Direct supervision of QC inspection personnel, audit/release of finished goods and control of nonconforming products
- Ensure that QA activities are coordinated with scheduled production and all personnel
- Ensure that all company and regulatory policies/procedures are understood/followed
- GMP's, FDA, IMS, Health Dept., OSHA, SQF, HACCP, etc.
- Provide training and technical assistance to plant staff and personnel
- Daily/weekly/monthly follow up on Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
- Coordinate activities and priorities with manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, customer service and sales
- Conduct ongoing Quality Training with all affected Plant employees
- Facilitate and drive Operations Excellence Process, validate and develop work streams which support these established processes and procedures.
Preferred Experience, Education and Expertise- Minimum 3 years in process manufacturing environment, plastics and/or medical pharmaceutical preferred- bottles and containers a plus
- Hands-on experience in QC and/or production in process mfg. environment
- Familiar with GMP's, Q.C. methods, instrumentation/test measures and CI processes
- Detail oriented with strong work ethic
- Working knowledge of statistical quality control (SQC), with prior application
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar
- HACCP Certification
- Computer/software literate - MS Office Suite, statistics package
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Leadership ability with potential/desire to move into roles(s) of increased responsibility
- Education: BS degree in science, business, or related field preferred or equivalent work experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated success in team environment
