Quality Manager
Reynolds Consumer Products
- Weyauwega, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide Quality leadership throughout the plant, driving a strong quality culture and collaborating with the plant’s Management team (Member of Management Team).
- Provide day-to-day leadership and direction for the QS team.
- Implement and maintain Quality Systems and Policies based on BRCGS Global Standard for Packaging Materials, as well as the Corporate quality plan.
- Responsible for leading the HACCP / HARA team and implement programs to ensure safe food packaging in compliance with BRCGS. Report food safety concerns to those with authority to act.
- Manage and maintain the plant’s quality inspection programs for incoming raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods. Supervise technical staff performing the in-process inspection plans as well as any finished product inspections. Complete Gage R&R studies as appropriate. Establish and maintain the calibration program for all test equipment.
- Identify relevant quality-related training needs and deliver the training.
- Monitor quality performance by analyzing and summarizing relevant data. This includes statistical analysis of production test data, product Holds, and Customer Complaints.
- Prepare monthly complaint reports and drive quality improvements based on results. Identify and deploy best practices to drive continuous improvement.
- Issue corrective action requests or lead root cause problem solving teams as appropriate.
- Manage the product/process qualification process (PPAP) for new equipment/products or significant changes, collaborating with Manufacturing and R&D.
- Liaise with customers' or 3rd party auditors and ensure the execution of corrective actions and compliance with customers' specifications.
- Ensure compliance with national and international standards and legislation.
- You put safety first, always
- You listen, learn, and evolve
- You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
- You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity
- You are committed to improving our impact on local communities
- BA/BS degree in Engineering or Statistics, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing and/or Quality Assurance environment.
- Experience in quality systems and standards, inspection sampling methods, auditing, root cause problem solving, and manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and challenge a diverse group of employees to achieve/exceed performance expectations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
- Proficient in MS Office. Ability to perform statistical analysis using Excel or Minitab.
- Trained in HACCP, or willingness to obtain certification.
- Working knowledge of BRCGS or other GFSI certifications.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification or training.
- Proficient in SAP.
- Ability to maintain ASQ CQIA, CQPA, or CQE certifications or achieve within 18 months of entry into position.
- Intellectual Curiosity: Do you have an inquisitive nature?
- Problem Solving: Do you have a knack for tackling issues head-on?
- Entrepreneurship: Do you enjoy taking ownership of your work?
- Customer Centricity: Do you always act in the best interests of the customer, putting their needs first?
- Growth Mindset: Do you focus on progress rather than perfection?
- Continuous Improvement: Are you never satisfied with the status quo?